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Richard Gere travels to Tibet in a Fiat Delta

Less than a month after airing this commercial featuring Richard Gere driving the new Fiat Delta from Hollywood to Tibet, Italian automaker Fiat has been forced to withdraw the ad, and issue a statement extending its "apologies to the Government of the Peoples Republic of China and to the Chinese people".

Soon to be launched online magazine
Soon to be launched online magazine targetted at Tibetan youth is looking for young Tibetans interested in journalism and writing. Contact tseetan@hotmail.com for details.

English language & Computer courses
Registration for English language & computer courses. Starts from March 17, 2008. Interested students are requested to register their name at the Tibet Charity Youth Centre(TCYC) on any working day between 10 am to 4 pm. Registration closes on March 26, 2008. Min requirement for the comp course is class 10.

Science Terminology Translation Seminar.
Science Terminology Translation Seminar.
March 18 - March 20, 2008.
Venue: Conference Room, LTWA, CTA - Dharamsala. Organised by Library of Tibetan Works & Archives.

The 14th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) began its fifth session
The 14th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) began its fifth session on Wednesday, 5 March 2008 and will ends on 14 March 2008.

Job Vacancies in Men-Tsee-Khang
Last date: 20th May 2008
Dispensers/Accountants in Men-Tsee-Khang Branch Medical Clinics. Applications should reach this Office by 20th May 2008. The examination will be conducted at Head office on 22nd and 23rd May 2008.
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Envoys issue press statement, claims His Holiness disappointed.
Source: Gangkyi.com,5 July, 2008
Pic:Gangkyi.com
the envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lodi Gyari (right) and Kelsang Gyaltsen (left).

the envoys of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lodi Gyari (right) and Kelsang Gyaltsen (left).

The statement also indicated the frustration of the envoys over Beijing ’s sincerity and commitment to the dialogues to resolve the issue of Tibet .

Demonstrations in Kardze County
Source: TCHRD,5 July, 2008

All the peaceful protesters whilst being brutally beaten were arrested by the Chinese armed forces.

Nepal police detain 300 Tibetan protesters
Source: AFP,5 July, 2008

Three protesters managed to break the police cordon and ran towards the main gate of the building and kicked it screaming ''China liar.'' They were quickly detained by police.

Films, photos, art to mark World Tibet Day Sunday
Source: IANS,5 July, 2008

this year the day will be more of an observance than a celebration, keeping in mind the crackdown in Tibet.

Activists Disappointed By Bush Decision to Attend Olympics Opening
Source: VOA,5 July, 2008

Over the past year, and in the wake of China's crackdown on protests in Tibet, the question of whether heads of state should attend the opening ceremony has become a controversial issue.

Dalai Lama envoy: China talks difficult
Source: Washington Post,4 July, 2008

An envoy for the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader said Friday that the latest round of talks with China were "one of the most difficult sessions" held so far, but that he will return for more discussions after the Beijing Olympics.

Support for Tibetan cause by Trans-Himalayan delegates in Shimla
Source: ANI,4 July, 2008

Hundreds of delegates from the entire Himalayan region assembled here to express solidarity with the Tibetan exiles to mark the 94th anniversary of 'Simla Agreement of 1914'.

Bush to attend Beijing Olympics opening gala
Source: AFP,4 July, 2008

"And, you know, I have brought up religious freedom and Darfur and Burma and the Dalai Lama before the Olympics, during the Olympics, and after the Olympics I'll bring it up," said Bush.

Talking to Tibet
Source: Wall Street journal,4 July, 2008

This week's talks are typical of the pattern in place since formal dialogue began in 2002: While meeting with the Dalai Lama's envoys, Chinese leaders simultaneously renew their verbal attacks against him. Zhang Qingli, the Communist Party leader in Tibet, shared this gem on Wednesday: The Dalai "clique,"he said, incited the March violence with "the evil intention of turning the incident into a bloodbath, of disrupting the Beijing Olym

	advertisement	News Directory China Diary Press / Statement Your Voice Job Vacancy
		Richard Gere travels to Tibet in a Fiat Delta Less than a month after airing this commercial featuring Richard Gere driving the new Fiat Delta from Hollywood to Tibet, Italian automaker Fiat has been forced to withdraw the ad, and issue a statement extending its "apologies to the Government of the Peoples Republic of China and to the Chinese people". Soon to be launched online magazine Soon to be launched online magazine targetted at Tibetan youth is looking for young Tibetans interested in journalism and writing. Contact tseetan@hotmail.com for details. English language & Computer courses Registration for English language & computer courses. Starts from March 17, 2008. Interested students are requested to register their name at the Tibet Charity Youth Centre(TCYC) on any working day between 10 am to 4 pm. Registration closes on March 26, 2008. Min requirement for the comp course is class 10. Science Terminology Translation Seminar. Science Terminology Translation Seminar. March 18 - March 20, 2008. Venue: Conference Room, LTWA, CTA - Dharamsala. Organised by Library of Tibetan Works & Archives. The 14th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) began its fifth session The 14th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) began its fifth session on Wednesday, 5 March 2008 and will ends on 14 March 2008. Job Vacancies in Men-Tsee-Khang Last date: 20th May 2008 Dispensers/Accountants in Men-Tsee-Khang Branch Medical Clinics. Applications should reach this Office by 20th May 2008. The examination will be conducted at Head office on 22nd and 23rd May 2008. [ more ]	Envoys issue press statement, claims His Holiness disappointed. Source: Gangkyi.com,5 July, 2008 Pic:Gangkyi.com The statement also indicated the frustration of the envoys over Beijing ’s sincerity and commitment to the dialogues to resolve the issue of Tibet . Demonstrations in Kardze County Source: TCHRD,5 July, 2008 All the peaceful protesters whilst being brutally beaten were arrested by the Chinese armed forces. Nepal police detain 300 Tibetan protesters Source: AFP,5 July, 2008 Three protesters managed to break the police cordon and ran towards the main gate of the building and kicked it screaming ''China liar.'' They were quickly detained by police. Films, photos, art to mark World Tibet Day Sunday Source: IANS,5 July, 2008 this year the day will be more of an observance than a celebration, keeping in mind the crackdown in Tibet. Activists Disappointed By Bush Decision to Attend Olympics Opening Source: VOA,5 July, 2008 Over the past year, and in the wake of China's crackdown on protests in Tibet, the question of whether heads of state should attend the opening ceremony has become a controversial issue. Dalai Lama envoy: China talks difficult Source: Washington Post,4 July, 2008 An envoy for the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader said Friday that the latest round of talks with China were "one of the most difficult sessions" held so far, but that he will return for more discussions after the Beijing Olympics. Support for Tibetan cause by Trans-Himalayan delegates in Shimla Source: ANI,4 July, 2008 Hundreds of delegates from the entire Himalayan region assembled here to express solidarity with the Tibetan exiles to mark the 94th anniversary of 'Simla Agreement of 1914'. Bush to attend Beijing Olympics opening gala Source: AFP,4 July, 2008 "And, you know, I have brought up religious freedom and Darfur and Burma and the Dalai Lama before the Olympics, during the Olympics, and after the Olympics I'll bring it up," said Bush. Talking to Tibet Source: Wall Street journal,4 July, 2008 This week's talks are typical of the pattern in place since formal dialogue began in 2002: While meeting with the Dalai Lama's envoys, Chinese leaders simultaneously renew their verbal attacks against him. Zhang Qingli, the Communist Party leader in Tibet, shared this gem on Wednesday: The Dalai "clique,"he said, incited the March violence with "the evil intention of turning the incident into a bloodbath, of disrupting the Beijing Olym news powered by www.yaktimes.com