Official flags of the United States and Taiwan. Photo: file

Dharamshala — The United States has made recent efforts to increase diplomatic ties and support with Taiwan, a decision leaving China unhappy and in opposition of the US government.

In most parts of Tibet, internet blackouts are the norm. Photo: TPI

Dharamshala — The international watchdog Freedom House published a report called Freedom On the Net 2017: Manipulating Social Media to Undermine Democracy, in which China was once again found to be the worst abuser of internet freedom, and Tibet was among China’s top censored search keywords.

Dharamshala — Chinese authorities have reportedly blocked the Marriott's website and app after the hotel group listed Tibet as a country on a questionnaire sent to members.

Dharamshala — The Tibetan spiritual leader has cancelled most all of his overseas obligations in the new year, including an upcoming visit to North Carolina, United States.

French President Emmanuel Macron with China's President Xi Jinping at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, northern Germany, on July 7, 2017. Photo: AFP

Paris, France — As the Chinese government tries to project the image of a modern, powerful nation with a great future for French President Emmanuel Macron's visit, the Paris- based Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said it points out that China is one of the world's worst countries as regards respect for the freedom to inform.

Both Gaya, Bihar, India — The Tibetan spiritual leader offered prayer at the Maha Bodhi temple in Bodh Gaya in Bihar state in East India, where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment about 2500 years ago.