March 10th Statement of H.H. the Dalai Lama
Published: Monday, 9 March, 2009
"Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the Tibetan people’s peaceful uprising against Communist China’s repression in Tibet. Since last March widespread peaceful protests have erupted across the whole of Tibet. Most of the participants were youths born and brought up after 1959, who have not seen or experienced a free Tibet. However, the fact that they were driven by a firm conviction to serve the cause of Tibet that has continued from generation to generation is indeed a matter of pride. It will serve as a source of inspiration for those in the international community who take keen interest in the issue of Tibet. We pay tribute and offer our prayers for all those who died, were tortured and suffered tremendous hardships, including during the crisis last year, for the cause of Tibet since our struggle began."
"Dalai Lama Harshly Condemns China Over Tibet"
By EDWARD WONG
Published: March 10, 2009
The furious tone of the speech followed a new clampdown by China tied to the anniversary of an uprising.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/11/world/asia/11tibet.html
Posted by: Christopher Kelley | Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 11:31 AM
INTERNATIONAL / ASIA PACIFIC
China Sees a Calendar Full of Trouble
By MICHAEL WINES (NYT)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/11/world/asia/11china.html
"The Dalai Lama seized on the 50th anniversary of China’s crackdown in Tibet to denounce a 'brutal crackdown' since protests shook the Himalayan region last year."
OPINION
The Dalai Lama’s Speech
(NYT)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/11/opinion/11wed3.html
"The Tibetan spiritual leader accused China’s government of turning Tibet into a 'hell on earth.' We hope Beijing heeds his warnings before it is too late."
Posted by: Christopher Kelley | Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 09:56 AM
Yet, everyone seems to turn the other way as log as they can keep getting their cheap goods.
Posted by: Japanese words | Monday, March 16, 2009 at 01:13 AM