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Tibetan escapees now farmers, nomads again -China

China has allowed 18 Tibetans deported from Nepal in May to return to their everyday lives of farming and herding, a top Chinese official in the restive region said on Monday.

Task Force on Negotiation Meets

The two envoys at a press conference in June 2003, file photo

Task Force on Negotiation Meets

The members of the Task Force on Negotiations under the auspices of the Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, held a meeting from August 23 to 24 at the Kashag Secretariat.

A local child waits for visitors…

A local child waits for visitors to beg some money from near colorful prayer's cloths Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 at the peak of Mount Kamala, about 100 kilometers (62.5 miles) from Lhasa, Tibet, far west of China. The picturesque site is overlooking Yamdrok-tso Lake where is very popular among adventurous tourists. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko

Indo-Tibet barter trade gains momentum

The annual Indo-Tibet trade at Taklakot area in Tibet is gradually picking up momentum with 100 Indian businessmen going there for trading through barter, official sources said today.

China to protect mausoleum compound of Tibetan kings

China is investing about $5.4 million to protect the largest group of mausoleums of ancient Tibetan kings, located in Khyonggyal county in the Himalayan region, a report said today.

China gaining upper hand over Tibetan religion

General view of Panchen Lama's New Palace Saturday Aug. 23, 2003 in Shigatse, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from Lhasa, Tibet, far west of China. The palace once was the summer house of Panchen Lama and now is under renewal to establish as the palace. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

China gaining upper hand over Tibetan religion

One of Tibetan Buddhism's most important monasteries, the Tashilhunpo situated on the roof of the world next to the Himalayas, appears peaceful and orderly after years of upheaval over the reincarnation of a highly revered spiritual leader.

Jailed Dalai Lama associate not welcome back at key Tibetan monastery

A leading Lama at one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important monasteries said on Sunday one of its former abbots who was jailed in 1995 for aiding the exiled Dalai Lama would not be welcomed back.

Yumbu Lhakang

Yumbu Lhakang is seen on the top of a hill of Yarlung Valley Friday Aug. 22, 2003 near Tsetang, about 200 kilometers, 125 miles, from Lhasa, Tibet, far west of China. The castle-like palace was built by Nyatri Tsanpo, the first Tibetan king, in the 2nd century B.C. The palace plays an important role in the origin of Tibetan history and culture. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko

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