Vaclav Havel, Czech leader and playwright, dies at 75
Vaclav Havel, the Czech Republic’s first president after the Velvet Revolution against communist rule, has died at the age of 75. The former dissident playwright, who suffered from prolonged ill-health, died on Sunday morning, his secretary Sabina Tancecova said
Harvard University’s Introduction to Tibet (What Are Tibetans Striving For?)
It was an evening filled with the energy of free-spirited Tibetans who came from all over the country in solidarity to celebrate culture, discuss politics, elevate concerns, and shares their vision for the future of Tibet at Harvard University on Friday, December 2, 2011. It was an evening when the flame of passion for their nation was transferred from the hearts of Tibetans
Harvard University’s Introduction to Tibet (What Are Tibetans Striving For?)
It was an evening filled with the energy of free-spirited Tibetans who came from all over the country in solidarity to celebrate culture, discuss politics, elevate concerns, and shares their vision for the future of Tibet at Harvard University on Friday, December 2, 2011. It was an evening when the flame of passion for their nation was transferred from the hearts of Tibetans
Internet becomes more dangerous for microbloggers in China
In a ruling that will further stifle the use of social media and dramatically increase government censorship over Chinese microbloging sites, Beijing on Friday announced new rules that require users to register their real names for verification by government authorities.
US boost Tibet outreach with new VPP Lhasa site
The Consulate of the United States of America in Chengdu earlier this month announced the launch a new website for the Virtual Presence Post (VPP) Lhasa. With an “improved design” and added features, the new website can be viewed in Tibetan, English, and Mandarin.