The Diplomat
Why China continues to hold military drills around Taiwan amid high tension
Currently, only 11 of the 193 United Nations member states maintain full diplomatic relations with Taiwan
Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it
China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots both in the past several weeks and the past several decades
Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age Chinese secret to brewing red rice wine
Rice wine was consumed ceremonially by Mogou people in second millennium BC
Norad Santa tracker live: Follow Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the globe
Norad is tracking St Nick’s speedy trip around the globe as he delivers presents worldwide
I’m a Buddhist monk. Meditation has given me wisdom, resilience and emotional balance
December 21 marks World Meditation Day in the U.S. To find out how the centuries-old practice can help shape your wellbeing and mindset, Amber Raiken spoke to Bhante Saranapala, a Toronto-based monk and mindfulness and meditation teacher.
Best books to gift (and gift again) at Christmas: The Independent newsroom make their picks
When you give someone a book as a gift, what you’re really giving them is a few hours of pleasure. Indy staff share their trusted literary gifts this Christmas
US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees are paying the price
Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology
PHOTO ESSAY: Tibetans depart Nepal, a former safe haven transformed under Chinese pressure
Sonam Tashi refuses to let his son inherit the same fear.
‘I’m a Buddhist monk — meditating every day has left me with no stress and more resilience’
December 21 marks World Meditation Day in the U.S. To find out how the centuries-old practice can help shape your wellbeing and mindset, Amber Raiken spoke to Bhante Saranapala, a Toronto-based monk and mindfulness and meditation teacher.
PHOTO ESSAY: Under watch by Chinese tech, the Tibetan community in Nepal is slowly suffocating
In Nepal, the unseen eye has changed Tibetan life.













