The website Free Tibet, is an organization founded in 1987. This organization is bias towards Tibet. They strongly believe that Tibet deserves its independence, and deserves acclaim for the hardships that it has been through. Free Tibet is an effective, accurate, and credible source for information. However, their main purpose as a website, is to help Tibet. They do this by informing their audience of the controversy, and asking for donations or any kind of support. Therefore, Free Tibet is sponsored by it’s supporters.
Free Tibet, is very effective website for many reasons. First of all, the website is very simple, and easy to navigate. There are tabs that will help you find what you specifically need. It is also a very visual website. There are a lot of pictures and headlines that help you guide your way. Not only is the site effective, but it is accurate as well. All of the information is correct. However, this is a very bias site. Free Tibet only shows Tibet’s side of the story. Keep this in mind as your browsing the site, because what you are reading is only half of the story. Finally, Free Tibet seems to be a credible source. This is because it has accurate information, and it is a large organization. The credibility is very hard to tell because there is not an authors name. In conclusion, this website is great for many reasons, and should be viewed by you! Check out the website by clicking on the link to the right. Hopefully, it will engross you!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Current Affairs Between Tibet and China
Currently, Tibet and China's controversy has engrossed many people around the world. This is because of all the protests demonstrated by Tibet. In 1989, the Dalai Lama won a Nobel Peace Prize for the "ongoing struggle for the liberation of Tibet by nonviolent means." However, as time moved on, Tibet started to get tired of being authorized by China.
Tibet began to protest on March 10, because it was the anniversary of a past uprising that had failed in 1959. There was a full week of protests. The biggest Anti-China protest in twenty years. As Tibet protests, China is finally realizing that they are loosing control of Tibet. The Beijing government can no longer keep authority over Tibet.
Tibet’s demonstrations have recently became very violent. Hundreds of “Buddhist Monks,” (Tibetans) fought with hundreds of Chinese Security forces. In an outrage, the Tibetans burned down a market. 16 people or more were killed. As the protests continued, they eventually escalated to Beijing. These Protests are getting a lot of attention because of the 2008 Summer Olympics which is hosted by Beijing. The Tibetans demonstrations were turned international when they put out the Olympic torch several times. As you can see, the Tibetans are determined to gain their independence from China, and they are doing a great job.
In another attempt to become independent, Tibet seeks help from the United States. The Dalai Lama spoke in the White House with president Bush in October asking for help with changing China. The Dalai Lama’s talks, or negotiations with Beijing seem to go nowhere. Needless to say, Tibet has been bullied around too long. They are fed up with China, and are going to get their independence back one way or the other.
Hoyt, Mark, ed. China Terrorizes Tibet [Tibet Fights For Independence]. Digital image. The New York Times. 18 Mar. 2008.
Tibet. 277-284
Tibet should be underlined.
Tibet began to protest on March 10, because it was the anniversary of a past uprising that had failed in 1959. There was a full week of protests. The biggest Anti-China protest in twenty years. As Tibet protests, China is finally realizing that they are loosing control of Tibet. The Beijing government can no longer keep authority over Tibet.
Tibet’s demonstrations have recently became very violent. Hundreds of “Buddhist Monks,” (Tibetans) fought with hundreds of Chinese Security forces. In an outrage, the Tibetans burned down a market. 16 people or more were killed. As the protests continued, they eventually escalated to Beijing. These Protests are getting a lot of attention because of the 2008 Summer Olympics which is hosted by Beijing. The Tibetans demonstrations were turned international when they put out the Olympic torch several times. As you can see, the Tibetans are determined to gain their independence from China, and they are doing a great job.
In another attempt to become independent, Tibet seeks help from the United States. The Dalai Lama spoke in the White House with president Bush in October asking for help with changing China. The Dalai Lama’s talks, or negotiations with Beijing seem to go nowhere. Needless to say, Tibet has been bullied around too long. They are fed up with China, and are going to get their independence back one way or the other.
Hoyt, Mark, ed. China Terrorizes Tibet [Tibet Fights For Independence]. Digital image. The New York Times. 18 Mar. 2008.
Tibet. 277-284
Tibet should be underlined.
Friday, September 12, 2008
History and Background
In order to find some history on the Tibet and China conflict, I researched the history and culture of Tibet. While doing research, I found that Tibet is intensely religious. They are so religious that they turn prayer wheels and recite prayers on the street. Their religion is a form of buddhism called llamaism. Because of this, they have two grand llamas. One llama is called the Dalai llama. The Dalai llama is the ruler of Tibet, and the highest spiritual authority. The other llama is called the Panchen llama. The Panchen llama is the leading spiritual authority. Both of the llamas are buddha. This means that they are born again.
China and Tibet have been in a conflict for a very long time. Their conflict has dated back to the early 1700's when tibet fell under control of China. In 1911, the Tibetans mustered up enough courage, and forced out the Chinese troops that had been stationed there. In 1949, China's government became communist. After the Chinese became familiar with their new government, Chinese forces entered Tibet in during 1950. After becoming tired of fighting for independence, in 1951, Tibet signed an agreement with China. "They surrendered their sovereignty to the Chinese government, but kept it's right to regional self-government." The agreement guaranteed Tibets freedom. As you can see, this conflict has been going on for a long time, and is not resolved to this day.
Introduction
The topic I chose for my blog this semester is Tibet and China. I chose this topic because I hear a lot about it, and I don't know anything about it. The only thing that I do know about it, is that Tibet is part of China, and wants to be their own country. Three things that I would like to learn are: Why they are fighting, who started the fighting, and what are their religions?
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