New York Times Report on Tibet

(1) News

Date: 98 /07 /01

Title: Tibet Protests reported Killed

Author: AFP, New Delhi

Column: International

Contents: China killed at least seven striking Tibetan inmates in Lhasa.

Date: 98/10/02

Title: Dalai Lama Group Says It Got Money from CIA

Author: AP, New Delhi

Column: International

Contents: The Dalai clique recognized that it received aid from the CIA in the 1960s. The clique failed in fighting the Chinese military occupation in 1959.

Date: 98/11/9

Title: As Dalai Lama Woos Beijing, Tibetans Pray for his Return

Author: Seth Faison, Lhasa

Column: International

Contents: Many Tibetans cherish a fond memory of the Dalai, who says he favors dialogue but China is passive in this regard. (complete with illustrations and background information)

Date: 98/11/11

Title: Buddha VS. Beijing: A Special Report: Booming China Threatens Spirit of Tibet

Author: Seth Faison, Lhasa

Column: International

Contents: Chinas effort for modernization in Tibet jeopardizes Tibets traditions, undermines its culture and religion, with the economic development being favorable to the Han only. Though there is the economic development, the Tibetan remains royal to the Dalai.

Date: 98/11/15

Title: Beyond Dalai Lama, His Successor Could be a Solution

Author: Seth Faison, Lhasa

Column: International

Contents: The Dalai has impressive influence in Tibet. China does not want to compromise with the Dalai. The hope should be pinned on the post-Dalai period. The enthronement of the 11th Panchen Erdeni shows the CPCs control on the process will meet with Tibetan opposition.

Date: 98/11/11

Title: Dalai Lama Tells Clinton of Chinese Balkiness

Author: Philip Shenon, DC

Column: International

Contents: When the Dalai meets with President Clinton, he says he is willing to dialogue with China. But newspaper reports say the Chinese leaders do not mean what they say.

Date: 98/12/24

Title: Sengchen, 62, Tibetan Buddhist Cleric

Author: AP, Beijing

Column: International

Contents: Sengchen charged with looking for the reincarnated soul boy of the late 10th Panchen died. He met with threats when doing that work under the tight control of the Chinese Government.

Date: 99/01/07

Title: Tibetans Protest in New Delhi

Author: AP

Column: International

Contents: News picture: Tibetan demonstration against China.

Date: 99/02/02

Title: In the Dalai Lamas Homeland, Tibetans Get Lessons in Atheism

Author: Seth Faison, ShangHai

Column: International

Contents: China carries out the education in atheism in Tibet.

Date: 99/03/05 Title: UN Bars Ethnic Tibetans Talk , Stirring Protests

Author: Paul Lewis, UN

Column: International

Contents: UN does not allow a Canadian woman of Tibetan origin to speak.

Date: 99/03/09

Title: UN Apology to Tibetan

Author: Reuters, UN

Column: International

Contents: The UN apologizes for the UN Womens Committee which refused to allow a Tibetan woman to speak.

Date: 99/03/11

Title: Dalai Lama and Thousands of Exiles in India Protest Chinas Rule

Author: AP, Dharmsala

Column: International

Contents: Tibetans mark the 40th anniversary of the "revolt".

Date: 99/04/14

Title: Chants of Tibetans Follow Chinese Premier on Visit

Author: Vivian, Toy

Column: International

Contents: "Tibetan independent" elements demonstrated during Zhus visit to the United States.

Date: 99/05/30

Title: US may stop loan seen bad for Tibetans

Author: Paul Lewis, UN

Column: International

Contents: The US is ready to object World Bank projects as they make the size of the Tibetan population smaller.

Date: 99/06/05

Title: Religion Journal: For the Buddhist Calendar, Quite a Busy Few Weeks

Author: Gustav, Niebuhr

Column: Domestic

Contents: The Dalai is to visit the United States and work in response to a series of activities, such as the "religious and ethics week." The Dalai is becoming increasingly well-known as there are more people who show interest in Buddhism.

Date: 99/06/19

Title: China Says the Lama it Named Has Appeared in Tibet Capital

Author: NYT, Beijing

Column: International

Contents: The young Panchen whom China chooses reached Lhasa while the one chosen by the Dalai was put under house arrest. The Dalai leads an exiled life after he failed in the 1959 revolt.

Date: 99/06/20

Title: Lama Chosen by China Visits Tibet

Author: AP

Column: International

Contents: News photo: The young Panchen arrives in Lhasa for the first time.

Date: 99/06/23

Title: World Bank and Treasury Nominee at Odds over Loan to China

Author: David Sanger, DC

Column: International

Contents: The World Bank differs with the United States in opinion.

Date: 99/06/24

Title: Dharmsala Journal:As the World Heals, Tibets Exiles Feel Forsaken

Author: Stephen Kinzer, New Delhi

Column: International

Contents: Tibetans leading an exile life in India, and prospects for a change in the status quo.

Date: 99/06/25

Title: China to get World Bank Loan despite US Objections

Author: David Sanger, DC

Column: International

Contents: The World Bank decided to grant a US$160 million loan, but the US$40 million loan granted to people to be replaced has to be re-examined. The United States says no, asserting that China has political motives in this regard.

Date: 99/07/03

Title: Tibetans, and ultures,Keep Ancient Burial Rite

Author: Lirong, China

Column: International

Contents: Although China tries to abolish celestial burial, the Tibetans try to keep up this form of burial method.

Date: 99/07/09

Title: Beijing Seems to Lose Battle over Who is the Real Lama

Author: Seth Faison Luofu, China

Column: International

Contents: The Tibetans refuse to accept the officially chosen Panchen.

Date: 99/07/28

Title: A Living Buddha Plants an Academy

Author: Seth Faison Serthar, China

Column: International

Contents: Tibetan Buddhism booms in the Tibetan-inhabited area in Sichuan, attracting an influx of worshippers.

Date: 99/08/11

Title: With 13th Visit, Dalai Lama has Gone from Obscurity to Celebrity

Author: Barbara Stewart

Column: Metropolitan

Contents: The Dalai enjoys an increasingly high prestige in the United States, winning Nobel prize/Hollywood/Dalai on the cover of magazine/incarnation of ethics but the Tibetans wish to see the transition of his influence into political force.

Date: 99/08/14

Title: Dalai Lama to Officiate at Sacred Rite of Iniation

Author: Gustav Niebuhr

Column: Domestic

Contents: During his visit to the United States, he presided over an important religious ritual in Indiana with a view to win public sympathy for him.

Date: 99/08/14

Title: For the Discontented, A message of Hope: Appeal of Buddhism Grows in US, Where Dalai Lama Attracts Crowds

Author: Gustav Niebuhr

Column: Metropolitan

Contents: Buddhism booms in the United States because the Dalai stands for non-violence and other reasons-social violence in the United States, and lack of religious leaders.

Date: 99/08/16

Title: Dalai Lama Instructs Thousands on Ways to Peace

Author: Amy Walden, NY

Column: Metropolitan

Contents: The Dalai spoke in front of 40,000 people in the Central Park.

Date: 99/08/31

Title: Uncivil Rights: Are Tibetans "citizens" of China

Author: Seth Faison Tingka, China

Column: International

Contents: The CPC suppresses human rights in Tibet where the Tibetans yearn for the Dalai to return. The World Bank loaned project will help lead to a cut into the size of the Tibetan population.

Date: 99/11/22

Title: At Vassar, a Lesson in Impermanence

Author: Claudia Rowe, NY

Column: Metropolitan

Contents: Tibetan lamas from India show how to make sand alter for mediation; the public should show concern for the cultural and political situation in Tibet; "concern for Tibet week" in the Vassar campus, which was organized by the Tibetan students themselves.

Date: 99/12/9

Title: Dalai Lama Predicts Changes for China

Author: AP, Cape Town

Column: International

Contents: Dalai said he is ready to carry out trade with China so long as countries concerned continue to raise human rights issue to China; Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1950; exiled life after 1959 uprising.

Date: 2000/01/08

Title: A quite Welcome for Tibet Defector

Author: AP, Dharmsala

Column: International

Contents: Karmapa fled to India.

Date: 2000/01/07

Title: Buddhist Leader, 14, Flees Chinese Rule in Tibet for India

Author: Barbara, Crosette

Column: International

Contents: Interview with professors with the Columbia University on Karmapas fleeing to India.

Date: 2000/01/09

Title: Dalai Lama Meets Tibetan Buddhist Defector0

Author: AP, Dharmsala

Column: International

Contents: The Dalai met with Karmapa.

Date: 2000/01/18

Title: China anoints a Living Buddha, but the Dalai Lama Dissents

Author: Eric Eckholm, Beijing

Column: International

Contents: China favors the Living Buddha Reting but the Dalai expressed disagreement, asserting that Chinas Tibet policy meets with frustration as a result of Karmapas fleeing to India.

Date: 2000/01/31

Title: Buddhists Escape from Tibet, by Car, Horse and Plane

Author: Barbara Crosette

Column: International

Contents: News report on Karmapas fleeing out of Tibet.

Date: 2000/02/03

Title: Lamas Escape Inflame Duddhist Rivalry

Author: Barry Bearak, India

Column: International

Contents: Karmapas fleeing to India is highly likely to touch off fight among different Tibetan Buddhist sects in foreign countries.

Date: 2000/02/18

Title: Finding Karma through Youth: Woodstocks Tibentan Monstery Prepares for a Lama

Author: Barbara Crossette, NY

Column: Metropolitan

Contents: US Buddhist organization ready to welcome Karmapa to visit the United States.

Date: 2000 02 19

Title: A Celebration for the Dalai Lama

Author: AP

Column: International

Contents: Photo news: The Dalai welcomes Karmapa.

Date: 2000/03/02

Title: China said ro Detain Lamas Parents; Report is denied

Author: AP, Beijing

Column: International

Contents: China detains the parents of the 17th Living Buddha Karmapa, but the Chinese government denies the report.

Date: 2000/03/12

Title: Flight of the Lama

Author: Isabel Hilton

Column: Magazine desk

Contents: Detailed report on Karmapas fleeing to India, and impact.

Date: 2000 05 04

Title: World Briefs

Column: International

Contents: Tibetans in the United Kingdom protests again Jiangs visit.

Date: 2000/06/10

Title: Religious Journal:A Tibetan Buddhist Leader is Making a Rare Visit

Author: Gustav Niebuhr

Column: Metropolitan

Contents: The 41st Sakya Trizin, with a Buddhist position next only to the Dalai, preaches Buddhism in the United States.

Date: 2000/06/27

Title: World Bank Criticize iitself over Chinese Project Near Tibet

Author: David Sanger, DC

Column: International

Contents: A re-appraisal shows it goes against the World Bank policy.

(2) Travel

Date: 99/07/25

Title: A Heavenly Lake, 15,000 Feet Up

Author: Peter Hessler, freelance writer

Column: Travel

Contents: Travel to the Beautiful Nam Co Lake, basically free from political propaganda.

Date: 2000/03/19

Title: Store House of Tibet Culture

Author: Peter, Hessler

Column: Travel

Contents: Travel notes showing Dege is a cultural treasurehouse, which is basically free from political propaganda.

Date: 2000/03/19

Title: Echoes of a Fallen Kingdom

Author: Karen Swenson, writer

Column: Travel

Contents: Notes on trip to Gude in western Tibet.

(3) Culture and Art

Date: 98/11/19

Title: Wood Rugs;Preserving Tibetan Traditions in Sacred and Secular Designs

Author: Lucie Young

Column: House Home/Style Desk

Contents: Depicting a small carpet store in Tibet.

Date: 99/02/24

Title: Music Review: The Spirit of Tibet and All It Stands for

Author: Ann Powers

Column: Arts/Culture Desk

Contents: Tibetan concert held in Karnechi Conservatory.

Date: 99/08/01

Title: Pulse: The Wearing of the Mantra

Author: Lauren Peden

Column: Style

Contents: Sales held for the Tibet Fund at a time when the Dalai visited the United States.

Date: 99/08/03

Title: Patterns

Author: Anne-Marie Schiro

Column: Style

Contents: Tibetan youths sold art works to invite public concern for Tibet.

Date: 98/10/09

Title: Art Review: Early Tibetan Paintings in LivingColor

Author: Roberta Smith

Column: Leisure Weekend

Contents: Report on the Tibetan painting show mentions the 1959 event.

Date: 99/10/23

Title: Current Exhibition

Author: Elaine Louie

Column: House& Home/Style

Contents: News about sales of Tibetan carpets.

Date: 99/10/29

Title: Art Review: Remnants of Tibetan Splendor, Dsivine and Intimate

Author: Holland Cotter

Column: Leisure weekend

Contents: The Tibetan art works show in Newark, New Jersey, mentions Chinas invasion of Tibet in 1959, saying this ruins the Tibetan culture.

Date: 99/11/05

Title: Family Fare

Author: Laurel Graeber

Column: Leisure weekend

Contents: New York plays host to the Childrens Tibetan Cultural Art Show.

Date: 99/11/14

Title: Newark Keeps Tibetan Artistry Alive

Author: Judith Dobrzynski

Column: Travel Desk

Contents: Newark Nuseum shows its collections.

Date: 99/12/19

Title: Art: How a Tibetan Trove got to Newark

Author: William Zimmer

Column: New Jersey Weekly

Contents: Ibid but more detailed.

Date: 2000/07/05

Title: Footlights

Author: Lawrence Gelder

Column: Arts/Culture

Contents: At the time when the Dalai Lama celebrates its 65th birthday, Tibetan art works are shown in the Tibet House, which mentions Chinese occupation of Tibet in 1949.

(4) Book and Movie Reviews

Date: 98/08/14

Title: New Video Release

Author: Movies, Performing Arts Desk

Contents: Distribution of the movie Kundun, which mentions Chinese invasion and the Dalais fleeing in 1959.

Date: 98/11/11

Title: Film Review: Raising Not Just the Decibel Level but Awareness for Tibet

Author: Lawrence Gelder

Contents: Ibid. The documentary Free Tibet fails to achieve expected results of being entertaining and educational. The documentary shows how China detains, tortures, rapes and executes Tibetan monks.

Date: 99/01/29

Title: Film Review: A Journey Back to Judaism, Thanks to the Dalai Lama

Author: Lawrence Gelder

Contents: Ibid. The documentary Jews in Lotus shows how the Dalai has learned from the Jews to survive after having escaped a narrow death.

Date: 99/04/09

Title: Film Review: Capturing the Kindness of the Dalai Lama

Author: Steohen Holden

Column: Arts/Culture

Contents: In Search of Kundun with Martin Scorsese says that the Dalai pesists in standing for non-violence in the face of Chinese effort to ruin the Tibetan culture.

Date: 99/12/12

Title: Pluky, Little and Doomed

Author: Seth Faison

Column: Book Review

Contents: Book review: The Dragon in the Land, A History of Modern Tibet since 1947

Date: 2000/03/19

Title: Tibet (Hold the Shangri-la)

Author: Barbara Stewart

Column: Arts & Leisure

Contents: Recalling how movies shown in recent years mention Tibet, and believing that a myth about Tibetan has been artificially created.

Date: 2000/04/28

Title: Seeking a Missing Pawn in a Loaded Chess Game

Author: Richard Bernstein

Column: Leisure/weekend

Contents: Commentary "the Search of the Panchen Lama?stresses Chinas meddles into the religious affairs in Tibet, how China suppresses the Tibetans and creates the reality.

Date: 2000/06/25

Title: Lhasa Dreams

Author: Jonathan Mirsky, a China hand who stayed in Tibet for six years.

Column: Book Review desk

Contents: Commentary "virtual Tibet: Searching for Shangri-La" which says Orville Schells books has revealed the Tibet myth in the United States.

(5) Editorial and Commentary

Date: 98/07/02

Title: The President and Dalai Lama

Author: Editorial

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: Clintons visit to China is helpful to the dialogue on the Tibetan issue, but Jiang responded mildly.

Date: 98/07/05

Title: Searching for Tibet;The Shangri-La that never was

Author: Barbara Crosette

Column: Weekly Review

Contents: Many misunderstanding about Tibet; not Shangri La, not the slavery that has to be saved; non-violence is a myth, too.

Date: 98/07/09

Title: Rule of Law is Gaining in China

Author: Letters from readers

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: Accusing Clinton and the Dalai of having failed to consult the Tibetans when discussing with China about the future of Tibet.

Date: 98/07/09

Title: Ibid

Author: Letters from readers (organization)

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: The Dalai has not recognized Chinas sovereignty over Tibet.

Date: 99/03/25

Title: Against Internal Agression

Author: William Safire, columnist

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: From Kosovo one sees the need to oppose internal suppression and support national autonomy. It mentions Tibet.

Date: 99/04/06

Title: Isnt Kosovo Just Like Tibet

Author: Letters from readers

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: Should not oppose Chinas occupation of Tibet just like the Kosovo case. Is it because China is too large?

Date: 99/06/23

Title: Loan for a Land Grab

Author: Editorial

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: Opposing the World Bank loaned project, as it does not consider the situation of the ethnic minorities and ecological protection.

Date: 99/06/25

Title: Slaves, Stay Out

Author: A. M. Rosenthal

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: Accusing the Un and the World Bank of failing to consider the interests of the ethnic minorities and indirectly backing suppression.

Date: 99/07/11

Title: Krama amd Helms: A stick for China, A Carrot for Tibets Lobby

Author: David Sanger, DC

Column: Weekly Review

Contents: Antagonist political forces in the United States should unite to oppose the World Bank loan.

Date: 99/08/13

Title: A Certain Contagion

Author: Rosenthal

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: Lording the Dalai during his visit to the States, saying that he has made efforts to get rid of suppression and cultural distinction from the big neighbor, and attacking China refuses to dialogue and works to ruin the Tibetan culture.

Date: 99 11 17

Title: In Trade Pact with China, Human Rights Loses

Author: Letters from readers

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: The World Bank loan signed with China neglects human rights. Large companies doing business with China should donate to the human rights organizations.

Date: 99 12 24

Title: Colonialism in Asia Author: Letters from readers

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: Chinese colonial rule in Tibet is the most serious.

Date: 2000/07/05

Title: A Misguided World Bank Project

Author: Editorial

Column: Editorial desk

Contents: Attacking the World Bank loaned project of undermining the Tibetan culture right before the Bank is to make the final decision.