Tibetan Independence Movement

Experts pessimistic about Tibet’s future

aspendailynews.com     26-Jul-2008   94 related          

Experts on China and Tibet said that despite some recent gains, the two sides remain far from reaching an agreement that would give Tibetans greater autonomy. “The bottom line is, you can’t make a deal unless you’ve got both...                    

Tibetan protesters begin trek to Chicago from Madison

madison.com     25-Jul-2008   18 related          

Kevin Murphy Correspondent for The Capital Times — 7/25/2008 3:35 pm Building on the completion of the recent visit by the Dalai Lama to Madison, a dozen marchers stepped off from the Capitol Friday toward the Chinese consulate...                    

McCain counters Obama tour to Europe with Dalai Lama meeting

guardian.co.uk     25-Jul-2008   98 related          

While Barack Obama meets Nicolas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown today, his Republican presidential rival plans to vie for attention by meeting the Dalai Lama. McCain will meet the exiled spiritual leader, whom he called a "role model...                    

China sets up special 'protest zones' for rallies during Olympics

cbc.ca     23-Jul-2008   374 related          

Officials sidestep questions about access to demonstration areas China’s government will set up specially designated zones for protesters during next month's Beijing Olympics, but demonstrators will have to apply for special...                    

Quite Inside--The Dalai Clique Separatist Activity

traveleor.com     23-Jul-2008   6 related          

How Does the Dalai Clique Carry Out His Separatist Activities?Starting from the point of maintaining the unification of the motherland and national unity, the central government adopted an attitude of patient waiting towards...                    

March for Tibet will start at Capitol on Friday

madison.com     22-Jul-2008   16 related          

Advocates for Tibetan independence will be marching from Madison to Chicago starting Friday and continuing until Aug. 8, the first day of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, and a day when a large protest against China...                    

MICHAEL STIPE - STIPE JOINS FREE TIBET CAMPAIGN

phayul.com     21-Jul-2008   1 related          

R.E.M. rocker MICHAEL STIPE and British actor JEREMY IRONS have voiced their support for Tibetan independence by appearing in a poster campaign on behalf of the Free Tibet organisation. The stars are among a host of celebrities...                    

China To Enlist Beijing Residents To Fight Terror

noworldsystem.com     19-Jul-2008   15 related          

China To Enlist Beijing Residents To Fight Terror ReutersJuly 18, 2008 China will have nearly 100,000 commandos, police and members of the military on standby up to and during Beijing Olympics to handle potential terrorist...                    

China tightens rules on performers

variety.com     18-Jul-2008   33 related          

Beijing 2008 Olympics News: Bjork's Tibet protest causes crackdown -- Icelandic warbler Bjork's call for Tibetan independence activists to stand up, appears to have ruffled feathers in China even more than initially thought...                    

China ban for 'threatening' stars

bbc.co.uk     17-Jul-2008   26 related          

Bjork's cry came after a performance of song Declare Independence Entertainers from outside China who have attended events that "threaten national sovereignty" will be banned from the country, its government says. Any artists...