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It's Time for China, Tibet
to Cut a Deal

Dalai Lama backs off demand for autonomy, opening window

New York Times New York Times Aug 7, 08 7:01 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Dalai Lama is willing to accept Chinese rule in Tibet, providing Beijing with a major concession in an attempt to preserve the cultural character of the region, writes columnist Nicolas D. Kristof in the New York Times. The Chinese government must recognize the Dalai Lama's willingness to compromise and offer incentives of its own, urges Kristof, who held discussions with the spiritual leader and with Chinese and Tibetan officials. More »

More about:  China • Tibet • Dalai Lama • Tibetan independence • Chinese Communist party • Tibetans

 Chinese Police Kill 8 Protesters 

Clash in Sichaun province comes as officials try to search Tibetan monastery

Times (UK) Times (UK) Apr 4, 08 5:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Chinese police killed eight protesters and wounded dozens more overnight in Sichuan province when they opened fire on a demonstration led by Tibetan monks, the Times of London reports. The altercation started when police searched a Tibetan monastery, confiscating phones and images of the Dalai Lama. After arresting two, the police demanded all in the monastery denounce the Tibetan spiritual leader. More »

Protesters Follow Olympic Torch to Acropolis

Demonstrations in Greece remain mostly peaceful

Associated Press Associated Press Mar 29, 08 8:14 PM CDT
(Newser) - Olympic torchbearers made their way to the Acropolis in Greece today with the help of heavy security that kept protesters at arm's length, the AP reports. Activists have set up camp by candlelight outside the stadium—site of the first modern Olympics in 1896— to protest China's human rights record and the recent crackdown in Tibet. The torch will be passed to Chinese officials tomorrow. More »

More about:  2008 Beijing Olympics • Tibet • Olympic torch • Olympic protests • Greece • Tibetans • Acropolis

 Olympic Flame Lit 
 Amid Brief Protest 

Torch lit in grand style at Olympia

Associated Press Associated Press Mar 24, 08 6:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Olympic flame was lit this morning in Greece, in a ceremony briefly interrupted by human rights protesters. As the Chinese Communist Party secretary—also the head of the Beijing Olympics—spoke, three demonstrators evaded massive security to run onto the field at the stadium in Ancient Olympia. One managed to unfurl a black banner depicting the Olympic rings as handcuffs before they were detained, the AP reports. More »

More about:  2008 Beijing Olympics • protests • Olympic Games • Olympic torch • Greece • Tibetans

China Admits Police Shot Tibetan Protesters

State's claim of 13 dead, 4 wounded at odds with exiles' estimate of 99 killed

BBC BBC Mar 20, 08 3:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - China admitted today its police opened fire on Tibetan protesters, wounding four in “self-defense,” the BBC reports. The statement from state-run Xinhua news agency is China’s first admission to hurting anyone since protests began last week. Chinese officials say rioters have killed 13; Tibetan activists reported security forces firing on crowds, and say at least 99 have been killed. More »

More about:  China • Tibet • protests • shooting • Dalai Lama • riots • political demonstrations • activists • Tibetans • Xinhua • security forces

Tibetans Begin Trek Home to Protest China Policies

Thousands bid farewell to marchers as they leave Dharamsala

BBC BBC Mar 10, 08 3:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Cheering thousands bid farewell to more than 100 Tibetan exiles as they began a trek today from India back to their homeland to protest China's rule over Tibet.  "Everybody is pumped up," said one marcher. "Many people were in tears as they said goodbye."  Organizers hope to capitalize on increased international scrutiny of China in advance of the Beijing Olympics in the latest push for Tibetan independence.  More »

More about:  China • Tibet • Dalai Lama • Tibetan independence • Tibetans in exile • Tibetans • Dharamsala

Tibetan Villagers Riot
Over Monks' Arrest

190 people demanded alleged thieves' release

Reuters Reuters Nov 29, 07 6:28 PM CST
(Newser) - Simmering ethnic tensions between Tibetans and Chinese boiled over into a riot in a remote Tibet province, Reuters reports. After 3 monks were arrested following an altercation with a Chinese shop owner, hundreds of Tibetan herdsmen converged on the town to demand their release. When authorities failed to comply, they vandalized Chinese-owned shops, government offices, and clashed with police. More »

More about:  China • Tibet • riots • Buddhist monks • Tibetans • ethnic conflict

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