Barcelona ace Griezmann cuts ties with Huawei over persecution of Uyghurs

France and Barcelona forward Antione Griezmann (Bleacher report)

By Tenzin Dharpo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 11: French World Cup winner and Barcelona forward Antione Griezmann announced he is parting ways with Chinese telecoms giant Huawei for its role in facilitating the Chinese government’s persecution of the Uyghur people of East Turkestan (Xinjiang). “Following strong suspicions that Huawei has contributed to the development of a ‘Uighurs […]

Tibetan spiritual leader reaffirms to live for over 113 years

His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to a virtual audience from his residence on Sep 28 (Photo- OHHDL)

By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 11: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of Gaden Ngamchoe celebration, a Buddhist religious festival on Thursday once again affirmed to live over 113 years. The Dalai Lama in a recorded video message said, “It is due to the unwavering faith, trust and devotion that […]

US sanctions Chinese officials over Hong Kong

A protestor in Hong Kong throws back a tear gas shell, back in August 2019 (AP)

By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 10: The US State Department announced sanctions on Monday against 14 members of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) responsible for the resolution that expelled four opposition legislators for supporting Hong Kong independence and undermining Beijing’s sovereignty. The 13 men and one woman are all vice chairpersons of the NPC’s standing […]