A Tibetan village’s journey to happiness
Zizirong Village could be reached by a smooth paved road going up the mountain. This Tibetan village of 388 households farmers and herders is located in King Songtsen Gampo’s hometown -- M ..
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Tibet delegation updates academics on progress
A delegation from China was in the UK last week to spread word about Tibetan culture and region's developmental achievements. The group headed by Zhang Yun, director research fel ..
Tibet to create a three hour economic circle with center at Lhasa
According to Tibet Release, the economic and social development plan of Autonomous Region proposes creation a three hour circle with center at Lhasa spreading Shigatse, Lhok ..
Tax revenue in Tibet exceeds 20 bln yuan
Up to October 19th, the tax revenue of Tibet has exceeded 20 billion yuan for first time, surpassing total amount 2015, according latest data from State Administration Taxat ..
China's Tibetan cultural delegation wraps up Britain visit
Zhang Yun (L), head of the China's Tibetan cultural delegation and also director Institute History Studies China Tibetology Research Center talks to researchers students ..
Tibet's Nyingchi will hold a high altitude half marathon
Nyingchi is about to hold the 2016 Namjagbarwa half marathon in mountainous region at end of October, with average altitude 3,000 meters along route, according Physical Education ..
Herders settled down in quake-affected areas of Yushu, Qinghai
On October 18th a herder and her granddaughter from the Duojia village of Zadoi County that were affected by earthquake stand outside their resettlement tent. [Photo/Xinhua] 17th at ..
Manure gathering trucks help keep Tibetan lifestyle intact
The high plateau gathering truck is a special use machine for managing Yak manure along the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. following shares some details of report produced by assistant professor Wang ..
Photo memories of Tibet
It seems that Tibet has always been enveloped in a mysterious veil. In the history of Chinese photography it is considered very rare to be able see early images Tibet. The library at Chi ..
Panchen Lama leaves for Beijing, ending research tour in Tibet
The 11th Panchen Lama, Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu(the Lama) completed his research and Buddhist ceremonial activities in Lhasa, Shigatse, Nagqu Nyingchi Tibet. Since May 17th, 2016, th ..
Vocational training helps Tibetans out of poverty
Photo taken on Sept. 25 shows traditional Tibetan silverware in Yushu. (Xinhua/Feng Qidi) When Karma Namgyal turned his hands to the craft of a year ago, he thought it would be way ..
Grassland rangers
A mounted policeman aims his rifle. Photo: CFP Officers often have to ride for days in the wilderness on one single patrol. Policemen stand with a red flag. In vast expanse of g ..
A Tibetan teenager’s dream of literature
Nineteen-year-old Tenzin Chogyal is a student at the Jiangsu High School in Lhasa. When he walks around campus, does not get noticed; blends as an ordinary student, but has extraordi ..
Japanese reporter: Tibet is different from what I imagined
"The only thing we know about Tibet is from the Japanese media, where reports are always income differences between Han and Tibetan residents, ethnic conflict crises. We ra ..
Tibet can be gateway to Indian trade
Tibet is an important part of the China-initiated "One Belt and One Road" initiative. Geographically, as a hub critical value in connecting China South Asia, autonomous region playing ..
First news spokesperson training held in Tibet
The Tibet Autonomous Region government held its first-ever news spokesperson training on October 10th. is designed for 80-plus students who are spokespersons from various levels of gover ..
Project on ancient Tibetan books launched in Tibet University
The project initiated by China Tibetology Research Center, A Great Dictionary of Chinese Culture·Tibetan Volume recently formed a work station in the Tibet University. will ..
Metok County in Tibet enters fiber optics age
Photo shows the Metok County in Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.[Photo by agency] Locals like to say, “You’re not afraid of anything after travel ..
Photo story: The 11th Panchen Lama in Shigatse
It is late September in Shigatse, Tibet; the Fall air feels crisp. The 11th Panchen Lama Bainqen Erdini Qoigyijabu visited Namling County, Rinbung and Dingri County on his visit Shiga ..
Latvian photojournalist's exhibition on Tibet opens in Riga
A photo exhibition featuring pictures taken by Latvian photojournalist Janis Laizans in Tibet has been unveiled here Friday. The exhibition, named "Seven Days Tibet", a collection of 30 pictu ..
Dual track
For Tibet to grow and prosper, it needs embrace modernity while retaining its unique character With the highest altitude on Earth mountainous terrain making all but subsistence farming impossi ..
Yak wool fashion helping nomads thrive
Born in New York to a Tibetan father and an American mother, Dechen Yeshi is the product of two cultures combined. Over past decade, she has worked tirelessly build her family's yak wool ..
Lamas perform cham dance in China's Tibet
A lama performs cham dance at the Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xigaze, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 2, 2016. (Xinhua/Chogo) The dance, called "cham" Tibetan language, is b ..
National flag-raising ceremonies held at the Potala Palace square in Lhasa
A national flag-raising ceremony is held at the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 1, 2016, marking 67th anniversary founding ..
Tibet dams river for its costliest hydro project
Tibet on Friday blocked a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River as part its most expensive hydro project. The Lalho project Xiabuqu in Xigaze, involves an investment 4.95 billion ..