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

One person has been reported dead in the wake of the sudden blizzard that engulfed Tibet and Qinghai over the weekend, as rescuers continue to evacuate hundreds of hikers from the eastern slopes of Mount Everest, according to official...

Hong Kong revamping school history subjects, with Communist Party founding added

Senior secondary school students will learn more about the Communist Party’s founding and its socialism under a coming overhaul of the curriculum of the Chinese history and history subjects, which analysts say will reinforce patriotism and Hongkongers’ national identity....

China first Tibetan woman pilot dreams of being ‘coolest captain’, excels at sport.

China’s first woman pilot from Tibet who excels in basketball and skateboarding and dreams of becoming the “coolest captain” has captured attention at the Changchun Air Show. On September 20, Gesang Baizhen, the 25-year-old fighter pilot with the Chinese...

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

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China builds record-smashing mega bridge...

Massive fireworks show in Himalayas in China triggers blowback

Officials in Shigatse in the Tibet autonomous region vowed to carry out an investigation on Sunday after the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang to set off fireworks at the foot of the Himalayas in...

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

A stone inscription found on the Tibetan Plateau recording a hitherto unknown expedition sent by China’s first emperor Qin Shi Huang in 210BC is genuine, China’s Cultural Heritage Administration has concluded. The carving had triggered a heated debate about...

China backs Three Gorges megaproject, hot on heels of giant Tibet dam

China’s top economic planner has flagged a megaproject to expand shipping capacity on the Three Gorges, slated to span the coming five-year plan, while also calling for greater investment to drive strategic initiatives. In a report submitted to the...

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

A Chinese woman of Tibetan ethnicity has gone viral because of her resemblance to the South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo. Her online popularity has attracted tourists from around China and abroad to visit her. The 27-year-old, known by two...

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

From giant dams to sprawling railways, Beijing has pledged to step up investments along the so-called roof of the world, led by state-owned enterprises, as China marks the 60th anniversary of the Tibet autonomous region’s establishment. The State-owned Assets...

Top political adviser hails party leadership in Tibet 60th anniversary speech

China’s top political adviser has stressed the Communist Party’s “strong leadership” in a speech reviewing decades of achievements to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet autonomous region. Wang Huning, also China’s No 4 official, said...