China kicks off once-in-a-decade power transfer

China's new advisory legislative body on Sunday began its annual session commencing the once-in-a-decade power transfer to a new leadership headed by Xi Jinping from the outgoing government led by......

Why Chinese Leaders Are Rushing To Tibet

A visit to Tibet appears to have become the new touchstone for expressing fealty to Xi Jinping, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert. IMAGE: Xi......

Why is China Focusing on Tibet?

Wang Yang and Xi Jinping's visits signal the beginning of a major Chinese push to bring about a transformation of Tibet, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W......

NOTHING wrong about Mao portraits in Tibet temples: China

Accused of adopting "rough and oppressive" religious policies in Tibet, China on Friday refuted the criticism and underlined that there was nothing wrong in its attempts to put up the portraits of......

China ramps up psychology

China has begun ramping up psychological training for its athletes to help them cope with the pressure at this year's Beijing Olympics, a top sports official told an advisory body to China's......