Tibet

The Third Plenum wasn’t entirely about economic reform as expected.

The opening of new Chinese highway in Tibet raises questions about the future of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Potala Palace remains a powerful symbol of Tibet, despite decades of cultural and political change.

If true, reports of an easing of China’s policies on Tibet would come as a welcome relief to a long-repressed people.

Signs of change have been reported, but many observers remain skeptical.

Beijing finds it helpful to link local separatists with international terrorism.

Plus, Li Keqiang pushes ahead on urbanization. Friday China links.

China’s security forces have failed in their attempts to win over the nation’s ethnic minorities.

Self-immolations by Tibetan monks have spiked with China’s leadership change. Beijing continues to ignore their message.

Brad Pitt, who is banned from entering China, has opened a Weibo account and is studying Mandarin. Why?

“students gathered…to replace the Chinese flags atop their school with the Tibetan independence flag.”

With self-immolations continuing, Tibet has become a major challenge for the incoming Chinese leadership. Could changes at the top mean changes for Tibet?