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Why does the Dalai Lama’s Visit “Anger” China so Much?

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So yesterday I was having dinner with a good friend from the East Coast. And the topic of Obama's recent meeting with the Dalai Lama came up. "Why does the Dalai Lama Visit anger China so much," he asked, among other questions. On the one hand, the question my friend asks is very legit.  The Chinese government holds all the cards.  With every passing day, Tibet is … [Read more...] about Why does the Dalai Lama’s Visit “Anger” China so Much?

Thoughts on the Dalai Lama’s White House Visit

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President Obama and the Dalai Lama met yesterday at the White House.  The White House issued this statement The President met this morning at the White House with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama.  The President stated his strong support for the preservation of Tibet’s unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the protection of human rights for Tibetans in the … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Dalai Lama’s White House Visit

From Bows to Vows: Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs Issue Recommended Wedding Vows

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(If this one by General Song Zuying Mr. Sha Baoliang gives you goose bumps, visit here for an earlier version of the same song) In America, I haven’t seen anybody getting married without an exchange of vows that goes something like this: “I, (Bride / Groom), take you (Groom / Bride), to be my (wife / husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, … [Read more...] about From Bows to Vows: Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs Issue Recommended Wedding Vows