Tibet, Everest and trekkers
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More than 200 remaining trekkers trapped by a snowstorm over the weekend near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet are being evacuated, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. The evacuation began on Monday and should be completed by Tuesday,
As China pursues clean energy, Tibet has emerged as a site for extractive mining and an unsustainable spree of dam building.
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Mount Everest trekkers rescued after blizzard slams Tibet days after deadly flooding in Nepal
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season, just days after heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Nepal, killing dozens.
Caught in Everest’s Furry Hundreds of trekkers were recently caught in a rogue storm on the eastern flank of mighty Mount Everest in Tibet. One hiker has died,
The Chinese Communist Party opposes Tibetans choosing their own Dalai Lama and considers the matter an affront to the sovereignty of Beijing, which has ruled Tibet since 1950. Since 2011, the last time the Dalai Lama issued a major statement on the question of succession and reaffirmed his authority to determine whether he will be reincarnated,
Officials in the Chinese region are investigating after the display in the Himalayas drew an outcry from social media users concerned about the potential environmental impact.
Apparel brand Arc’teryx apologises after publicity stunt with artist Cai Guo-qiang prompts probe amid criticism over environmental impact.
The crossing of the Jinsha River by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on October 7, 1950, marked the beginning of Tibet's annexation by China, significantly altering South Asian geopolitics., World News,