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Dalai Lama
The Week in Asia
The South China Sea, praise for North Korea and some positive news for human rights activists feature in news you might have missed this week in Asia.
China’s Misguided Religious Battle
The Communist Party shows no sign of letting up in its battle with religion. Indeed, for Buddhists at least, things are getting worse.
Hollywood Bows to China Soft Power
Keen to get a slice of China’s fast-growing movie market pie, Hollywood studios are bending over backward to accommodate official Chinese restrictions.
Tibetans Burn Selves for Freedom
Under siege Tibetans are increasingly turning to self-immolation. Will the international community step up?
India: China not Eyeing Attack
China isn’t planning a military attack against India, Manmohan Singh tells the country’s parliament.
Does China Get Freedom?
Was Deng Xiaoping the last Chinese leader with the authority to ignore symbolic issues overseas?
The Dalai Lama Thorn?
India has called off a high-level meeting with China, reportedly over demands relating to the Dalai Lama.
India-China Ties Just Got Chillier
The cancelation of the latest talks over their disputed border, allegedly due to Chinese pressure on India over the Dalai Lama, is likely to stoke growing tensions.
Trouble Brewing in Tibet?
Reports that a former monk has set himself on fire is a further sign of the ongoing tensions in Tibet.
Dalai Lama Hits Out
The Dalai Lama issues a firm statement saying that China should have no say in the succession issue.
Dalai Lama ‘Retiring’
The Dalai Lama announces his intention to retire this month as political head of the exiled Tibetan movement.
Dalai Lama ‘Retiring’
The Dalai Lama announces his intention to retire this month as political head of the exiled Tibetan movement.