Early signs suggest China's projects sprawling over hundreds of acres on the vast Qinghai-Tibet plateau are boosting incomes for some.

Life has become unexpectedly easier and more lucrative for some shepherds on the world’s highest plateau, after China beg...

Tibet remains one of the most challenging regions of China for foreign journalists to conduct independent, on-the-ground reporting. Although foreign media can apply to visit the Tibet Autonom...

The Tibetan Plateau, home to the world’s largest expanse of alpine permafrost, is warming at about twice the global average but, counter-intuitively,researchers have found that ice in parts of the Tibet autonomous region is actually thickening. A team from...

Gonmo Kyi, family, and lawyers have again been denied access to see Dorje Tashi Source

It looks as though Antarctica’s conditions have allowed unique microbial communities to develop.

A 12th-century Manjushri sculpture from Nepal recently sold for around ₹166 crore, illuminating the exceptional artistry of Newar creators from the Kathmandu Valley. This sculpture's intriguing journey through different collections illustrates its cultural significance and uniqueness. Furthermore, the influence...

Tibetan Plateau is receiving an estimated 56 tons of microplastics annually at altitudes above 4000 metres

Robert Barnett’s book unveils new ways invented by the regime to control Tibetans, particularly nuns and monks. The post “The Quiet State”: Unveiling China’s Subtle Control in Tibet  first appeared on Bitter Winter.

Demolition of monks’ quarters aimed at reducing their population and making assimilation easier, sources tell RFA.

A fragile rapprochement between China and India is facing a renewed test following reports of military face-offs along the Asian neighbours’ hotly contested border. Last week, Shatrujeet Kapur, director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), said “confrontations with...

Kylian Mbappe was dropped Tuesday by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football superstar apparently joked about former leader Mao Zedong. In China jokes about Mao, the country’s founding leader who died...

Scat may be a waste product, but it holds crucial clues about an animal’s diet, disease risk and genetic health.

Chinese researchers have found that the Yarlung Tsangpo River – soon to host the largest mega dam in the world – may face increased run-off and flood risks over this century. Using tree-ring width chronologies in the southeastern Tibetan...

Fresh earthquakes struck Tibet shortly after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake caused significant casualties and damage. More than 12,000 residents were evacuated as rescue operations continued in the affected areas. Chinese President Xi Jinping directed intensified search and rescue efforts...

Anthropic has documented the use of Claude to track Catholic and Tibetan Buddhist leaders, Christians in Taiwan, and the Falun Gong. A religious affairs intelligence unit that once employed many teams has been reduced to a single office, yet...

Residents say they are ‘afraid to return to their homes’ after earthquake

Shutting schools in Golog region, Qinghai province, comes three months after "ethnic unity law" enacted on July 1.

Most of what we knew about early modern humans has been turned upside down in the past two decades – and many more questions remain.

Rescuers are combing through a remote Chinese region in Tibet after a magnitude 7 earthquake that killed at least 16 people, injured 54 and collapsed hundreds of homes

Today’s headlines: Magnitude 7 earthquake hits Tibet, at least 16 dead; Indonesian authorities seize 1.16 tonnes of ketamine; Foreign ministers from France, Germany and the UK are in Istanbul to discuss Middle East crisis; Kuki-Zo groups are calling for...

Dozens were injured and more than 300 homes were toppled by the 7.0-magnitude quake, which sent residents fleeing into the cold night air, state media said.

Search and rescue efforts under way after quake strikes region’s north, officials say, while at least seven aftershocks recordedA magnitude-7 earthquake has hit China’s Tibet region, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and collapsing hundreds of homes in...