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Tibet Brief – Edition 13
The Tibet Brief is an ICT publication for policy-makers, providing concise information and perspectives on the political, economic and human rights situation in Tibet. In this edition: China to mark takeover of Tibet with “Serfs Emancipation Day” China to face UN Human Rights Council on rights record Tibetans support Charter 08 and call for Liu […]
EU members must coordinate China policies
PARIS — China’s cancellation of the annual EU-China summit four days before it was to be held in Lyon is explained by French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s decision to meet the Dalai Lama in Poland a few days later. But what looks like a diplomatic spat shows European leaders that they need to face up to […]
Dalai Lama addresses European Parliament
The Dalai Lama addressed approximately 600 members of European Parliament today during a Plenary Session in Brussels. The Dalai Lama spoke on human values and the fate of Tibet. Commenting on European countries’ relations with China, the Dalai Lama said that while it is important to maintain close ties, “if you are a true friend […]
Tibet Brief – Edition 12
The Tibet Brief is an ICT publication for policy-makers, providing concise information and perspectives on the political, economic and human rights situation in Tibet. In this edition: China postpones EU-China Summit over Dalai Lama meetings Tibetan exiles back Middle Way despite doubts over Sino-Tibetan dialogue UN Committee against Torture’s review finds “deepened climate of fear” […]
Czech Republic committed to Tibet support ahead of EU Presidency
His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Prague from 29 November to 1 December 2008 at the invitation of former Czech President Vaclav Havel and the Czech NGO, Forum 2000. The Czech Republic will head the next EU Presidency of 27 Member States for six months, taking over from France from 1st January, 2009. During this […]
China postpones EU-China Summit over Dalai Lama meetings
Brussels – Beijing has postponed the EU-China Summit due to be held in Lyon, France on December 1 due to its displeasure over the Dalai Lama’s visits to several European countries from November 29, including a meeting with French President Sarkozy in Gdansk, Poland and an address to the European Parliament in Brussels. Vincent Metten, […]
Tibetan exiles back Dalai Lama, challenge talks with China
The Special Meeting called by the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India closed today with a strong endorsement of the ‘Middle Way’ approach, which seeks a genuine autonomy within the framework of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), but also clearly stated that exile Tibetans might take a position seeking independence if results of engagement were […]
UN Committee against Torture finds “deepened climate of fear” in Tibet
The UN Committee against Torture has today released its concluding observations of China’s report on its adherence to the UN Convention against Torture. China, like other State parties to the Torture Convention is required to submit periodic reports to the Committee on its implementation of the provisions of the Convention. The Committee expressed deep […]
Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for the Tibetan People
Delivered to the Chinese government by Envoys of the Dalai Lama during the 8th Round of the Sino-Tibetan dialogue in November 2008, the Memorandum is the most comprehensive explanation of the Tibetan position on Genuine Autonomy within the PRC. Click here to download as a PDF. Update: In February 2010, the Envoys of the Dalai […]
ICT welcomes public scrutiny of memorandum on Tibetan autonomy to counter Chinese propaganda
The Dalai Lama’s envoys today released a memorandum on autonomy presented to Chinese officials during the latest and eighth round of dialogue on November 4 and 5, 2008 in Beijing. The document, which specifies the Tibetan position on genuine autonomy and the “very considerable extent Tibetan needs can be met within the [Chinese] constitutional principles […]