Rappler's latest stories on Tibet
U.S., China impose visa restrictions on each other in Tibet row
The Tibet action comes under a 2018 law passed by Congress that aims to pressure China over its tight restrictions in the Himalayan region
Indian and Chinese troops in deadly border clash
Brawls erupt regularly between the two nuclear-armed giants across their disputed 3,500-kilometer frontier, but no one has been killed in decades
U.S. presses China on Panchen Lama 25 years after disappearance
On May 14, 1995, the exiled Dalai Lama recognized six-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima as the reincarnation of the Panchen Lama. The boy was taken into custody 3 days later and has not been seen since.
Dalai Lama calls for 'universal responsibility' on Earth Day
'In the midst of this struggle (against a pandemic), we are reminded of the value of compassion and mutual support,' says the Tibetan spiritual leader n a statement to mark Earth Day
Exiled Dalai Lama marks 80 years as Tibet's spiritual leader
His office says there would be no commemoration of the anniversary, and a teaching event scheduled for March has been canceled over coronavirus fears
U.S. House votes to warn China against meddling in Dalai Lama succession
Under the proposal, Washington would freeze any US assets and ban travel to the United States of Chinese officials found to be involved in 'identifying or installing' a government-approved Dalai Lama
French police clear 600 Tibetan migrants from camp outside Paris
Tibetans have been fleeing their homeland for years because of a crackdown by the Chinese government, which crushed a revolt against Beijing's rule in 1959
Why a deadly shadow hangs over Everest summit
Questions are being asked about how to police the world's highest peak after the deadliest climbing season in years
Dalai Lama 'doing much better,' should leave hospital in few days – spokesman
(UPDATED) A representative of the Dalai Lama says he is in New Delhi for a doctor's visit, and is 'doing much better'
Tibet supporters in India mark 60 years since uprising
The Dalai Lama remains a thorn in the side to China, which adamantly rejects any suggestion of Tibetan autonomy and blacklisted him as a dangerous 'separatist'
China, Nepal to build Tibet-Kathmandu rail link
Nepal is seeking closer ties and much-needed energy and infrastructure investment from China, which has flexed greater economic and diplomatic muscle in its Himalayan neighbor in recent years
Two Sherpa guides killed on Everest
Since the first British expedition tried and failed to reach Everest's summit in 1921, the mountain has claimed 295 lives, according to the Himalayan Database
Fire hits Jokhang monastery, one of Tibet's most sacred
(UPDATED) Jokhang houses one of Tibetan Buddhism's most venerated icons – the Jowo Shakyamuni, a statue believed to be 1 of just 3 crafted during the Buddha's actual lifetime
Tibetan student self-immolates in India
Self immolation is regularly used as a protest against China s actions in Tibet
China nixes meeting with Slovak PM
President Andrej Kiska a millionaire businessman and philanthropist turned liberal politician meets privately with the Tibetan spiritual leader in early October
China criticizes US over Obama meeting with Dalai Lama
UPDATED China says US President Barack Obama s meeting with the Dalai Lama will hurt China US mutual trust and cooperation
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Obama to meet Dalai Lama at White House, defying Beijing
China which accuses the Nobel peace laureate of using spiritual terrorism to seek independence for Tibet expresses displeasure over the visit to the United States
Exiled Tibetans reelect Lobsang Sangay as leader
UPDATED We will continue as long as it takes til basic freedom is restored in Tibet says Sangay following his reelection
Chinese flags defaced in Prague ahead of president's visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit the Czech Republic on Monday
Exiled Tibetans elect leader as Dalai Lama steps back
Tens of thousands of exiled Tibetans begin voting to elect a new leader tasked with sustaining their struggle for greater autonomy in their Chinese ruled homeland
Rights groups warn KFC over Tibet opening
Advocates call on the fast food giant to ensure that Tibetan culture is protected
Hundreds of Tibetans join funeral procession of schoolboy
Dorje Tsering died from cardiac arrest on Thursday after setting himself ablaze at a housing settlement for Tibetan refugees in India s northern city of Dehradun
Exiled Tibetans vote for new political leader
Harvard educated Lobsang Sangay current prime minister of the exiled government who is recontesting for the top job is the front runner ahead of 4 other candidates
China firm wins bid for New Delhi-Mumbai rail study
China Railway says bagging the bid fully reflects the approval of China s high speed rail technology by the international society and the global fast rail market
China restricts passports for Tibetans – rights groups
According to a Human Rights Watch report in Tibet and Xinjiang inhabited by 10 million Uighurs officials use an older method for passport applications that requires more documents and sometimes political vetting
New music generation celebrates Dalai Lama at 80
The Art of Peace: Songs for Tibet II features new remixed or previously released tracks by iconic artists including Peter Gabriel Sting and Kate Bush plus new songs from artists such as Lorde and Of Monsters and Men
Tibetans pray for Dalai Lama at 80th birthday celebration
The popular Tibetan spiritual leader s advancing years have raised questions over who will succeed him
China's Panchen Lama meets Xi, calls for 'national unity'
Gyaincain Norbu who China appointed as its choice of 11th Panchen Lama is asked by Xi to carry on the patriotic tradition of Tibetan Buddhism during Wednesday s June 10 meeting
China lodges US protest after religious freedom criticized
The report highlights the plight of Tibetan Buddhists and Uighur Muslims saying conditions are worse now than at any time in the past decade
China cancels spring climbs on north face of Everest – Xinhua
More than 400 climbers have descended to safety in Tibet since Saturday s quake Xinhua News Agency reports citing the regional sports bureau
Tibetan man self-immolates in China – report
Many Tibetans accuse the government of religious repression and eroding their culture claims denied by Beijing which says it has brought development to the region
China mulls rail tunnel under Mount Everest – report
The Qinghai Tibet railway could include a tunnel under Mount Everest potentially providing a crucial link between China and the huge markets of India China Daily reports
Be careful who you chat: tips on using messaging apps
Internet freedom advocates offer advice on how to protect privacy and security when using chat apps like Line WeChat and Kakao Talk
Obama-Dalai Lama public meeting not ruled out
Obama and the Tibetan spiritual leader are slated to attend a high profile National Prayer Breakfast in Washington raising the prospect of a first public meeting
Pope Francis leaves door open to Dalai Lama meeting
Pope Francis: He asked for an audience some time ago A date has been fixed But not for the moment We are in contact
Tibetan woman burns herself to death in China – reports
Right groups and media say the woman set herself on fire in protest against China s rule of the Himalayan region
Cape Town Nobel summit scrapped over Dalai Lama visa row
A number of Nobel Peace Prize winners earlier tried to force the South African government to reverse its decision by threatening to boycott the event
Dalai Lama in 'informal' talks to return to Tibet
The spiritual leader speaks of his optimism about the leadership in Beijing but also criticizes China s treatment of dissidents
Dalai Lama hails China's Xi as 'more open-minded'
UPDATED Xi Jinping s approach is more realistic more open minded than that of his predecessor Hu Jintao says Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama cancels South Africa trip amid visa row
The Dalai Lama was last barred from entry in 2011 when he was invited to give a lecture as part of celebrations for anti apartheid activist Desmond Tutu s 80th birthday
South Africa refuses Dalai Lama visa for Nobel summit – spokeswoman
UPDATED The refusal could see a boycott of the 14th annual peace summit a spokesman for South African laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says
Dalai Lama urges Buddhists to halt Muslim violence
The revered spiritual leader gives his speech to tens of thousand of devotees on his 79th birthday
Exiled Tibetan PM slams 'total repression' by China
Beijing maintains rule of Tibet and has done so since 1951 a year after invading
Analysts: China muddling through on Ukraine – and world affairs
Beijing can partly blame the lag on its rapid ascent into the top tier of international heavyweights – but it faces huge pressure to catch up fast
China accuses US of meddling after Obama-Dalai Lama meeting
The US seriously interfered in China s internal affairs by allowing the Dalai Lama s visit and arranging the meetings with US leaders said the Chinese foreign ministry
300 houses destroyed in 'Shangri-La' Tibet village: report
A report says 242 houses mostly wooden were burned down in the 1 300 year old town while a further 43 were demolished to prevent the fire from spreading
China defends record at UN Human Rights Council
As China defends its human rights record activists urge an end to crackdowns on dissidents and minorities
Anger as China 'restores' Dalai Lama's ancestral home
The exiled spiritual leader s family home has received a makeover of its own with a three meter wall and security cameras installed
Strong quake hits Tibet
The quake measured by the USGS at magnitude 5 7 struck at 5:23 am 142 kilometers 88 miles south southeast of the city of Qamdo
