Tibet

China’s dam-building spree disrupts Tibetan communities, threatens sacred sites

June 26, 2017Development

Mountains and rivers are revered as sacred in Tibetan Buddhism, and the extensive construction, which began in 2014, has alarmed locals who believe they can only live peacefully if the nature around them is protected.

Despite government surveillance, Tibetans turn to WeChat

May 3, 2016Business

Why a Tibetan couple’s wedding photos captivated the world

April 11, 2016Culture

Protesters stand behind a photo of a victim of self-immolation during a 2012 march in New York City in support of Tibet.

A prominent Tibetan activist thinks Facebook deleted her post to cozy up to China

December 29, 2014Business

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