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Lhasa-Shigatse railway completes connection with Qinghai-Tibet railway
By Julia QinThe Lhasa-Shigatse railway completed connection with Qinghai-Tibet railway successfully at 22:18 p.m. on May 20, 2013, according to the China Tibet News.
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Gannan Grasslands in China's Gansu
ByLocated in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwestern Gansu Province, the Gannan Grasslands cover an area of 37.58 million mu (2.51 million hectares) and primarily stretch out through Gansu's Maqu, Xiehe and Luqu counties.
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Car crash kills 8 in SW China
ByEight people died after a minivan collided with a truck in southwest China's Sichuan province on Thursday afternoon, local authorities said.
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Tibetan students'happy life in Mainling County
By Karen LinMainling County is at the middle reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River between the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains and the Himalayan Mountains. -
Thangka Festival in Lhasa impressive: Russian believer
By Drolma LiThe Buddha Painting Unfolding Festival was held on May 21, 2013, in Trsurpu Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. -
Lhasa celebrates 62nd anniversary of Tibet's peaceful liberation
By Julia QinFolk song and dance troupes in Lhasa celebrate the 62nd anniversary of peaceful liberation of Tibet in the Dzongyab Lukhang Park on May 22, 2013.
- 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.
Jokhang Temple in China's Tibet
Jokhang Temple, located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa, is Tibet's first Buddhist temple and is part of the Potala Palace.Policies on Tibet
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Full text:Reasons for and Solutions to Tibetan Civilian Self-immolation
A shadow report has been submitted to the UN recently,emphasizing that the Dalai Clique must stop inciting, plotting, organizing and commanding Tibetans to self-immolate immediately.
China Focus
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Cruises sail to Xisha Islands
Cruises to the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea began to sell at major travel agencies following a successful maiden voyage last month.
World Spotlight
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IMF head Lagarde questioned over corruption probe
French prosecutors questioned International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday as part of an investigation into a large payout to a businessman in 2008 when she served as the French finance minister.











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