DHARAMSHALA: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration today declared the results of the preliminary round of election for the Sikyong of 15th Kashag and members of the 16th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. “As per Article 67 (3) of the Electoral Rules and Regulation, the Election Commission, after giving twenty days …
Read More »Reception for Chinese Friends and Supporters
December 7, 2015 – The Office of Tibet hosted a reception for Chinese friends and supporters in the Washington, DC area at the Tabard Inn on December 4. The event brought together members of the Washington DC Chinese community working on Tibetan and Chinese issues. Representative Kaydor Aukatsang in his …
Read More »Everyday Heroes: Kusho Pedor la from New York City
[ There are amongst us those that toil away for the good of the community, but often away from the limelight and without much recognition. You won’t see these individuals much on the stage, in front of the camera, or on social networking sites. Yet, their work and service speak …
Read More »Tibet, Taiwan and China – A Complex Nexus
Recent developments in cross-strait relations raise interesting questions for Tibet’s leadership in exile. November 24, 2015: The historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou is relevant to the Tibet issue in many ways. In 1979, when the post-Mao Chinese leadership decided to “solve old problems,” …
Read More »Transcript of Press Conference with Congressional Delegation Members Following Historic Visit to Tibet and China
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the Congressional Delegation who traveled to Tibet and China held a press conference today following their historic visit last week. Below is a transcript of the press conference: Leader Pelosi: Good afternoon, everyone. It is really a very special privilege to …
Read More »Pelosi, Congressional Delegation Conclude Visit to China and Tibet
CAPTION: Leader Pelosi and Members of the Congressional Delegation in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa during their historic visit to Tibet earlier this week. Photo/Leader Nancy Pelosi’s Office PRESS RELEASE: November 13, 2015 Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George 202-226-7616 Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today issued …
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