As a follow-up to the previously published column on Tibet, Kristof returns with some stinging criticisms of China's policy in Tibet. Refreshingly, he also criticizes everyone else involved: The recent uprising by Tibetans underscores the utter failure of Beijing’s policies in Tibet. But it also reflects the failure of the Dalai Lama and of America. The Dalai Lama has played … [Read more...] about "Fed Up With Peace" – Kristof writes again on Tibet
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The Terrified Monks
Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times is traveling in Xiahe, Gansu. (We can safely assume his trip isn't within the past week, or otherwise he would've been within a few hundred miles of the earthquake's epicenter.) The editorial adds little that is new to the discussion. It is a reiteration of monks claiming that they were assaulted while arrested, which correlated with a … [Read more...] about The Terrified Monks
Harvard: Tibetan/Han Panelists Probe Issues
If there's one positive that has come out of the recent conflict in Tibet (and subsequent echoes around the world), it has raised awareness amongst many Chinese that the problem exists. I think many (including myself) have learned much more about Tibetan wishes over the past two months, and this type of understanding can only help. Kudos to those at Harvard who organized a … [Read more...] about Harvard: Tibetan/Han Panelists Probe Issues
Separatists kill 8 railway workers
This story just off the wire talks about more violence on the foothills of the Himalayas, resulting from a recent government crack-down on a long simmering separatist movement. … [Read more...] about Separatists kill 8 railway workers
Tibet: Answers to a reader's questions
A reader of our blog asked this question on a previous thread: To Buxi and CLC: Thanks for your replies. WRT Tibetan independence, some Tibetans seek it, presumably as they see it to be to their benefit. PRC opposes it, as they see it as a detriment. I would like to explore the second part. I’ve read the historical justifications for Tibet being within China, such as the … [Read more...] about Tibet: Answers to a reader's questions