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Heads roll in China over fireworks publicity stunt in Tibet plateau

Several officials in China’s Tibet autonomous region have been punished after being held responsible for a controversial fireworks show at the foot of the Himalayas, an ecologically fragile region. Outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang...

800 more trekkers and aides rescued after being stranded by Everest blizzard

Hundreds of trekkers who were stranded on the eastern slope of Mount Everest after heavy snowfall have been evacuated, according to the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. On Tuesday night, CCTV said 580 trekkers and more than 300 local guides...

1 dead in Qinghai, 100s 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...

China protests Modi’s Dalai Lama birthday greeting

China has lodged a protest with India over birthday greetings sent to the Dalai Lama by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “India should fully appreciate the great sensitivity of Tibet-related issues, recognise the separatist nature, honour the commitments it has...

China reasserts India border claims with fresh list of ‘standard’ place names

China has reasserted its territorial claims near its contested border with India by releasing “standard” names for dozens of places in the region – most of them in Indian-controlled territory. Despite recent efforts to improve diplomatic ties with its...