Hearing on Tibet: Statement by Richard Gere

As Chairman of the Board of the International Campaign for Tibet, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to address the Committee. I also wish to compliment the Chairman Lantos and

China says door for dialogue with Dalai open

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held open the door for dialogue with the Dalai Lama on Friday, but revealed Beijing’s deep-seated fears of Tibet’s exiled and revered spiritual leader.

Premier: World shouldn’t fear China army

The world should not fear China’s military rise, premier Wen Jiabao said Friday, as he vowed to improve relations with regional rival Japan while repeating attacks on old foes Taiwan and the Dalai Lama.