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The article focuses on the role of Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama XIV to resolve the conflicts between Tibet, China and China. He wants Tibetan people consent legally by plebiscite to accept Chinese sovereignty over the Tibetan plateau, on the condition that all the Tibetan people in all Tibet Autonomous areas are left to be genuinely free to live on their own plateau. It is stated that the media's reporting about Tibetans losing faith in the Dalai Lama is incorrect.

The article offers various reports related to Tibet's exiled leader, Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso. A Peace Award was presented to the Dalai Lama by Europe's largest circulating daily "Bild-Zeitung." The Dalai Lama has been featured as one of the 59 persons among the world's most influential people. The first-ever Hindi Web site on Tibet was launched by India Tibet Coordination Office (ITCO).

Focuses on the challenges faced by Tibetans in preserving their culture, language, and religion in Tibet, China. Demand for autonomy and freedom by Tibetans; Oppression by Chinese governments; Exile of most Tibetans and Tibetan elites; Lack of United Nations support to Tibet; Reluctance of the U.S. to intervene in the Tibet case; Account of the recurrent street battles between desperate Tibetans and violent Chinese police.

The article provides information about the stand of U.S. President Barack Obama's administration on Tibet's autonomy issue. It states that after the March, 2008 uprising and riots across Tibet, China intensified its repression. It further states that under the Tibet policy Act, the U.S. was obliged to support, among other things, talks between the Dalai Lama and Beijing and respect for Tibetans' human rights and religious, linguistic and cultural heritage, but Obama administration remained aloof.

The article discusses the move of the Dalai Lama to avert by those in the movement seeking more autonomy for Tibet from China in 2008. According to the article, the move enables the spiritual and political leader of Tibet to unite his followers. It indicates the failures of talks between Chinese officials and the representatives of the Buddhist monk to address the conflict. It also notes the concern of the Dalai Lama and his advisers that direct action against China by radicals would jeopardize their relationship with India.

The article reports on the planned visit of Dalai Lama's Special Envoy Lodi G. Gyari in Beijing, China. It is stated that the visit will cover the sixth round of talks with officials of China's United Front Work Department. The date of the visit, however, is not yet determined. According to Professor Samdhong Rinpoche, he was not seeking high or low degree of autonomy but only what was guaranteed by the Chinese constitution.

The article offers information regarding the struggle of the Tibetans to gain their independence from China. It is stated that the Tibetan people possess the right and freedom to determine the nature and course of their struggle. The legitimate authority possessed by the exiled administration of Tibet is under the leadership of the Dalai Lama. Tibet is also an independent country which governed by illegal occupation and the ultimate deciding authority.

The article presents several social movements of European countries that support the independence of Tibet from China. Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters gathered in Geneva, Switzerland for the Sino-Tibetan dialogue to respect the United Nations resolutions on human rights. A freedom march from the Chinese embassy with a rally at Palace Street was held in London, England. A Day of Action for Tibet was organized by the Edinburgh University Tibet Society on March 11, 2007 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Examines key controversies and criticisms against the Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama for engaging himself in political activities in Tibet, China and abroad. Details of his visit in Great Britain and how the Chinese government opposed the official attention given to him; Opposition of the Dalai Lama on the proposal to grant autonomy to Tibet over which China would retain ultimate sovereignty; Pros and cons to the Dalai Lama's involvement in politics.