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Villager's path takes him from Buddhist monk to businessman
ByTsering is a successful farmer and businessman who says his main aim is to get rich - but two decades ago his life could not have been more different.
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Tibet achieves basic coverage of aviation network
By Lucia SuTibet Autonomous Region has constructed an air communication network of 48 air routes and 29 destination cities, both domestic and overseas. -
Bridge expected to boost China-Nepal trade
ByA bridge in Tibet's Shigatse Prefecture that is scheduled to open in October is expected to increase bilateral trade between China and Nepal, Tibetan officials said.
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Travel tips for 2014 Lhasa Shoton Festival
By Drolma LiThe Shoton Festival lasts from Aug. 25 to 29 in Lhasa (July 1 to 5 according to the Tibetan calendar) in 2014. -
Sichuan-Tibet Power Network to conclude this year
By Lily LiBesides Qinghai-Tibet Elctricity Network, the Sichuan-Tibet Elctricity Network is also a significant transmission and transformation project constructed on the cold and high plateau.
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First Tibetan Ancient Document Research Institute established in Lhasa
By Karen LinThe first Tibetan Ancient Document Research Institute was established in Tibet University on July 25th, 2014 in Lhasa, capital of Tibet.
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"Tibetan orphans" incident and Dalai Lama: special report
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"Tibet Independence" in "Middle Way" disguise：Zhu Weiqun
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Peaceful liberation of Tibet confirms to Tibetan people’s will
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Norwegian side not to meet Dalai officially: China’s response
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Tibetologists: image of 6th Dalai Lama misunderstood by people
- Photo shows the animated version of Tibet travelling map drew by a famous Internet illustrator from southeast China's Fujian Province.
- Lhasa, capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is the political, economic, cultural and transport center of the region.
- Nagqu lies in the northern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region at longitude 84o55 'E and latitude 29o55 '-36o30 'N. Nagqu falls within the sub-frigid zone and experiences extreme cold.
- Shigatse connects with three countries of Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim in the south, Ngari in the west, Nagqu in the north and Lhasa and Lhoka in the east.
- The Ngari Prefecture is located in the western part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, at the center of the Changtang Plateau on the northern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
- Lhoka Prefrecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region is located between 9014'E-9422'E and 2708"N-2947"N.
- Located in the east of Tibet Autonomous Region,the Chamdo Prefecture covers an area of 108,600 square km.
- Nyingchi, "throne of the sun" in Tibetan, is located in southeast Tibet, where the Himalaya Mountains and Nyainqentanglha Mountains extend from west to east.
Top 10 towns in Tibetan areas you must go (I)
Hereunder the editor recommends ten towns you should go while traveling in Tibetan areas.
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Policies on Tibet
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List of extensive autonomous rights Tibet enjoys
According to China’s Constitution and the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Regional Ethnic Autonomy, Tibet Autonomous Region enjoys extensive autonomous rights, covering politics, economy, culture and social life.
China Focus
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Oil shares soar on news of Zhou's fall from grace
Following the Communist Party of China Central Committee's announcement that former security chief Zhou Yongkang is being investigated on suspicion of "serious disciplinary violations”, PetroChina Co Ltd led a rally of oil stocks in morning trading on Wednesday.
World Spotlight
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About 150 may be trapped in landslide in India
A landslide hit a village in western India following torrential rains Wednesday, sweeping away scores of houses and burying more than 150 people, an official said.
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- · Beijing Review
