Tibet & China Issues Resources

`Tibet & China Issues Resources From the Chico High School Library`

United Nations Resources

China's Statement to the United Nations On Tibet

"The so-called issue of the human rights of Tibet was being used as a cover for attempts to divide a sovereign State, China, in violation of resolutions of the Economic and Social Council, the representative of China told the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations this afternoon."

Universal Declararion of Human Rights

The United Nations has agreed on a policy for all the countries of the world with respect to human rights. This is their statement in that regard.

United Nations Special Topic: Human Rights

United Nations documents related to human rights are available here. Includes explanation on their committees, etc.

China and Chinese Viewpoints On Tibet

China: 'Tibet Has Never Been an Independent State'

Online article from a Chinese news source states the Chinese position on Tibet.

China News and Report: Government Policy Toward Tibet

Online article from a Chinese news source reviews the official government policy toward Tibet.

China: Nationwide Support to Tibet

Online article from a Chinese news source regarding financial support from China to Tibet.

Overseas Tibetans welcome back home

Online article from a Chinese news source explains attitude toward Tibetan refugees.

Tibet's all mysterious, charming

Online article from a Chinese news source examines a tourist visit to Tibet by a journalist.

An Introduction to the Question of Tibet

Tells how Tibet has come to the most perilous moment in its 3,000 year existence. Tibet, an independent nation until the Chinese invasion, is now faced with extinction. Includes timeline and links to many parts of the story.

Tibet Online Resource Gathering

Well organized collection of links to information about Tibet. Has many sub-sections which offer information and pictures.

Resources and Friends (of Tibet)

Collection of links for people wanting information about Tibet and its relationship with China.

Map of Tibet

From the Lonely Planet Travel Guide, a map of Tibet. Includes the edges of surrounding regions and countries.

Destination Tibet and Qinghai

From the Lonely Planet Travel Guide, travel infoprmation for Tibet, with helpful country information available.

Exploring the Mandala

"In Tibetan Buddhism, a mandala is an imaginary palace that is contemplated during meditation. Each object in the palace has significance representing some aspect of wisdom or reminding the meditator of some guiding principle."

The Art of Tibetan Sand Painting

"In a marriage of high tech and ancient ceremony, Tibetan Buddhist monks intricately began building a sand painting at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Feb. 4, 1996. A camera suspended above them sent live images to the World Wide Web." Pictures and related stories and resourcees are included.