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China’s Interpol nominee faces worldwide resistance
In the face of mounting opposition from international politicians and human rights organizations, China is defending the candidacy of a top public security official for Interpol’s executive committee, fearing that his election will put thousands of Chinese political dissidents overseas in danger. Hu Binchen, an Interpol officer, is one of three candidates running for two…
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Canada in talks over a possible boycott of the Olympics.
In the wake of the recent disappearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, Canada to explore a possible diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, according to a foreign affairs official. President Joe Biden announced this week that he is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Olympic Games next year during a…
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China Downgrades Ties With Lithuania After Taiwan Opens De Facto Embassy
After Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a representative office, China downgraded diplomatic relations with Lithuania to charge d’affaires on Sunday. Because the tiny Baltic nation of fewer than three million people is an influential member of the bloc, the action might further sour Beijing’s relations with the EU. According to observers, China believes Lithuania’s decision…
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Restaurant named ‘Dalai Lama’ on menu list, Tibetans felt offended
According to Australia-Tibet News and Opinions, Tibetans in Australia have been greatly affected by the revelation of a food menu titled “Dalai Lama” in a Burger restaurant in Ballarat. The title “Dalai Lama” is centuries old and holds great spiritual, cultural, and religious significance for Tibetans and His Holiness adherents.
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Xi Jinping Warns of Taiwan’s ‘Red Line’
After nearly three hours of virtual conversations, US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping discussed China’s actions in Tibet, Hong Kong, and Xinjiang, among other areas of contention, the White House stated in a statement.
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Locals bribed by China to move into disputed Indian border territory.
According to a report, Indian officials estimate China is “constructing more than 600 such villages” along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), a border between the two nations agreed upon after a “short but devastating border war” in 1962, as described by Newsweek.
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Kashag bids farewell to retiring Chief Justice Commissioner
On Saturday, November 13th, the 16th Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration staged a dual event honoring Chief Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo’s goodbye and congratulating the 16th Kashag’s three newly sworn-in Kalons.
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Taiwanese President thanks Enes Kanter for Support
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen commended NBA player Enes Kanter on Saturday for urging people to “stand with Taiwan” and “support democracy” in a video posted earlier that day. “I stand with Taiwan because it is a democratic and free country,” Kanter stated in a video shared on Twitter. Kanter also chastised Chinese President Xi Jinping…
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NBA to Ban Enes Kanter if he wears “Free Tibet” Sneakers!
Enes Kanter slammed the NBA and Nike on Wednesday for failing to speak out against China’s human rights violations. Kanter questioned whether the NBA was on his side during an appearance on PBS’ “Amanpour & Company,” as he continues to speak out against China’s treatment of Tibet, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Uighurs.
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Three factors characterise China’s foreign policy in South Asia: Tibet, Buddhism, and India-Pakistan tensions.
According to ThePrint, Experts and researchers on Friday said at the virtual All India Conference of China Studies, hosted by the Institute of China Studies, that China’s foreign policy in South Asia is shaped by the issue of Tibet in its engagement with Nepal, using Buddhism as a tool of “soft power,” and leveraging the…