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Tibet

Tibet
Tibet
A plateau region north-east of the Himalayas, Tibet was incorporated by China in 1950 and currently an autonomous region within China. The conflict between many Tibetans and Chinese government has been nonstop as many demand religious freedom and more human rights.
A young man, who rode his motorcycle from Jiangsu to Tibet, fulfilled a mother’s request by placing her deceased son’s photo on a stone believed to be close to heaven. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Trending in China

China motorcyclist fulfils woman’s wish by honouring dead son at Tibet’s sacred stone

Stone of Rebirth, on sacred Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, gains popularity over past year, with many leaving photos of deceased loved ones.

China-India relations

Did the US play a ‘critical role’ in triggering China-India war 6 decades ago?

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Infrastructure

Building the future: China eyes smarter, more efficient transport infrastructure

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Trending in China

Explainer | Why Tibetan New Year offers feast for dogs and divinatory significance of food choices

Canine custom sees dogs choose from array of delicacies symbolising what future holds; owners must show reverence to animal throughout.

During the Tibetan Gongbu New Year, a unique dog feast takes place in which the dog’s food choices hold divinatory significance. Photo: Combo/Douyin/Xinhua
Mainland China

Editorial | Backfiring of fireworks stunt in Tibet offers a teachable moment

The fallout of a pyrotechnic show staged by an apparel brand and a renowned Chinese artist should prompt reflection among businesses and officials.

Environment

China punishes officials over fireworks publicity stunt in Tibet plateau

Four fired among 10 officials punished over event, with brand and artist behind stunt told to pay restoration costs, probe report says.

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Xinjiang

Explainer | What makes the Xinjiang-Tibet mega railway China’s ‘project of the century’?

The ambitious project will cut through glaciers and mountains, bridging two regions long isolated by geography.

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A Fuxing bullet train runs along the Lhasa-Nyingchi railway on June 24, 2021, in Shannan, Tibet autonomous region. Photo: Visual China Group via Getty Images
Accidents and disasters in China

Editorial | Everest rescue shows danger of taking risks for social media glory

The experience should serve as a lesson about the importance of preparedness and vigilance against complacency, no matter the conditions.

Accidents and disasters in China

800 people rescued in China after being stranded by Everest blizzard

Snow that crushed climbers’ tents and cut off all descent routes from the base camp.

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Accidents and disasters in China

1 dead in Qinghai, hundreds evacuated as China’s rescue in Everest area continues

200 people still stranded as of Monday morning after unseasonal weather blasts hikers at start of ‘golden week’ holiday.

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A rescue effort is underway on the eastern slopes of Mount Everest after an unseasonal blizzard struck on the weekend, stranding hundreds of hikers. Photo: Handout
China’s Communist Party

Religion must align with law for ethnic and social harmony in China, Xi says

During a Politburo study session, Xi Jinping says Beijing must ‘implement strict law enforcement’ regarding religion.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, who recently visited Tibet and Xinjiang, has called for China’s religious leaders to be better “guided” to embody Chinese characteristics in religious doctrines, rules, management systems, rituals and customs. Photo: Xinhua
SCMP Highlights

China’s mega bridge opens, inscription found in Tibet: 7 science highlights

From an Intel architect’s return to China to an ancient stone carving in Tibet, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Mainland China

Video | Tibet fireworks ad stunt sparks blowback

Apparel brand Arc’teryx apologises after publicity stunt with artist Cai Guo-qiang prompts probe amid criticism over environmental impact.

SCMP Highlights

China’s satellite spies on US spycraft; Europe sidelined: SCMP daily highlights

From a ‘tit-for-tat’ orbital stand-off between China and US to how Mao inspired missile names, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

China’s new DF-5C liquid-fuel intercontinental strategic nuclear missile was unveiled at the Victory Day parade in Beijing on September 3. Photo: Xinhua
Science

China’s first emperor really did look to Tibet in search of immortality: experts

State heritage body says carving that refers to previously unknown expedition ordered by Qin Shi Huang to seek elixir of life is authentic.

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Scientists said they had ruled out the possibility that the carving had been made using modern techniques. Photo: Weixin/ 光明文化記憶
Trending in China

Tibetan woman in China resembles Korean star Song Hye-kyo, draws visitors to eatery

Former farm girl’s ‘natural beauty’ and ‘elegant posture’ sees fans flock from around the world, turns her into de facto tourism ambassador.

Infrastructure

China’s infrastructure push in Tibet aims to elevate investments on world’s roof

Fresh investment and promotion plans follow President Xi’s visit to the Tibetan Plateau, where environmental and transport challenges remain.

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Xi Jinping

Editorial | Xi’s visit to Tibet heralds new era of China’s development

President’s remarks in Lhasa underline the high importance Beijing attaches to stability while firmly opposing any attempts at separatism.

President Xi Jinping is greeted on his arrival in Lhasa, in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, on August 20. Photo: EPA
India

China’s top political adviser hails party leadership in Tibet anniversary speech

President Xi Jinping watches on from podium as Wang Huning addresses ceremony attended by more than 20,000.

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Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Tibet for landmark anniversary

Xi will attend events to mark 60 years since the establishment of the autonomous region.

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SCMP Highlights

Xinjiang-Tibet rail, Chinese woman jailed for killing partner: 5 weekend reads

From China and India’s disputed border to a fight on a Hong Kong airlines flight, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

India has reportedly been upgrading a key all-weather road in the Himalayas to boost infrastructure at its border with China and is also building an alternative route. Photo: EPA-EFE
Xinjiang

China counts down to start of work on Xinjiang-Tibet Railway

National rail operator registers company to oversee construction of line from Hotan to Lhasa.

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The Tibetan Plateau will present a range of extreme engineering challenges for the builders of the line. Photo: Getty
China-India relations

China urged to monitor disputed border as India upgrades road to move tanks

New Delhi is doing major work on Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie Road while also building alternative route with minimal exposure to Chinese patrols.

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China-India relations

India’s Modi urged to attend China’s victory parade. What would it mean at home?

Amid thawing ties between the Asian giants, commentators look at why the Indian leader should – or should not – visit China in September.

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China-India relations

All-out thaw: can India and China unfreeze icy ties at last?

Trump, trade wars and geopolitics are nudging Delhi and Beijing closer together – despite a record trade deficit and lingering border row.

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Diplomacy

Editorial | Transparency key to easing regional concerns over Tibet mega-dam

With delicate diplomatic handling, this ‘project of the century’ can build goodwill and help South Asia’s water-dependent economies.

The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Nyingchi city, Tibet, China, on March 28, 2021. Photo: AFP
China stock market

China’s US$167 billion dam, anti-involution campaign to underpin stock rally

The project could herald further policy support for the economy, as the boost from the trade-in programmes fades, Hong says.

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Science

How Chinese scientists fought 74 years for world’s most powerful dam – and won

Beijing has launched the massive Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project in southern Tibet after decades of scientific research.

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