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Dalai Lama Outlines Succession Plan, Rejects Chinese Plan
As he turns 90 on July 6, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has outlined plans for the continuation of his spiritual office. In a mid-February memoir, A Voice for Those Who Have None, the Dalai Lama affirms that his successor will be born outside China, “in the free world,” and that the institution will…
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Major Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, India: Over 126 Dead.
A strong earthquake struck western China and Tibet on Tuesday, causing significant casualties and widespread damage. The US Geological Survey recorded a 7.1 magnitude quake, while the China Earthquake Networks Center recorded the quake at 6.8 magnitude. The epicenter was in Dingri County, Shigatse, a high-altitude region near Mount Everest, with a depth of 10km,…
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EU: Sanctions Against Chinese Entities Over Support for Russia in Donbas
The European Union (EU) has announced expanded sanctions against seven Chinese entities and individuals accused of supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine. The measures, officially adopted by EU foreign ministers on Monday, include travel bans within the EU, asset freezes, and a prohibition on EU companies financing these entities. Among those sanctioned is businesswoman…