Who shapes Xizang's history?
Modern archaeological discoveries have rewritten and reconstructed the prehistory of Xizang, allowing us to describe Xizang's history and social development by drawing upon abundant physical evidence.
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Who shapes Xizang's history?
Modern archaeological discoveries have rewritten and reconstructed the prehistory of Xizang, allowing us to describe Xizang's history and social development by drawing upon abundant physical evidence.
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Before Xizang's peaceful liberation
The invasion of Xizang by British troops, the flight of the Dalai Lama and the Simla Conference, and the "expulsion of Han" incidents, these division crisis in Xizang before 1951, deepened the suffering of an already impoverished Xizang.
Continue readingThe Voice of Nishan | What forces drove the first wave of the Western Learning Spreading Eastward? (Part I)
At the outset of this process in the late Ming Dynasty, the transmission of Western knowledge occurred under relatively fair conditions.
Continue readingThe watershed between old and new Xizang (Part II)
It is worth noting that the 17-Article Agreement was drafted in both Chinese and Tibetan. During the negotiations, the terms were revised multiple times, with each change reflected in both versions and approved by Xizang local representatives.
Continue readingThe watershed between old and new Xizang (Part I)
The core content of the 17-Article Agreement is the expulsion of imperialist forces, with the Central People's Government assuming responsibility for all foreign affairs related to the Xizang region.
Continue readingDoes religious localization mean assimilation?
In fact, Buddhism and other major religions throughout the world have been able to spread widely because they are all able to adapt to different cultures, nations, countries, and social circumstances and achieve religious localization.
Continue readingReligious extremism is not true religion (Part Ⅱ)
Elsewhere in the world, there is already a basic consensus on the relationship between religious extremism and violent terrorism, and many countries advocate taking multiple measures for de-radicalization.
Continue readingSinologists from 23 countries explore "Unity in Diversity and the Chinese Path"
The Second World Conference of Sinologists "The International Conference on Studies of the Community for the Chinese Nation" was held in Beijing.
Continue readingReligious extremism is not true religion (Part Ⅰ)
Chinese Moslem leaders and believers differ from religious extremists in that the majority of them, while believing in Allah, do not reject modern civilization, and never advocate overthrowing governments.
Continue readingHow labor mobility shapes lives in Xinjiang
When interviewees were questioned about the possibility of being forced into employment, many would express astonishment, and say "Work is an integral part of our lives; why would anyone be compelled to do what sustains them?"
Continue readingThree basic facts of Xinjiang
In historical Chinese records, the region that is now Xinjiang has also been referred to as the "Western Regions." In modern times, some people use the term "East Turkistan" instead of "Western Regions" or "Xinjiang." Is there any historical or factual basis for this?
Continue readingIs Western democracy a one-size-fits-all?
The reason why democracy cannot be uniform from country to country is that democracy, as a political superstructure, is not only based on a certain economic foundation but is also closely linked to the practices of the people of each country and its history and culture.
Continue readingWhy ethnic unity is the cornerstone?
Chinese modernization brings benefits to the world and its approach to ethnic relations creates a new paradigm for other multinational countries, said some international experts.
Continue readingChina Q&A | How is democracy reflected in China's One-Party system?
The principle of "one person, one vote" does not constitute the only morally legitimate democratic approach. It is not a substitute for other democratic methods; it is only through integration with these methods that a solid democratic framework can be created.
Continue readingWhere did the ancient Turks go?
In the early 20th century, the ideology of Pan-Turkism spread to Xinjiang, and became the ideological bedrock for the East Turkistan separatist movements. But the fact is, there is no historical connection between the Uygur people and Turkey.
Continue readingThe historical encounter of Buddhism and Islam in Xinjiang
Xinjiang has long been a pivotal crossroads for the eastward diffusion of Buddhism. Islam is now the dominant religion in Xinjiang, Buddhism was once the preeminent faith here.
Continue readingPredating Marco Polo's famed journey
The West often regards Marco Polo's famed journey as the start of Sino-Western interaction. Yet we should be aware that the first encounter between these two civilizations took place on Chinese soil.
Continue readingLong-arm jurisdiction over human rights in Xizang
The Xizang-related bills and resolutions proposed by the United States Congress, continuously criticize and interfere in China's human rights affairs, relying heavily on a tool known as "long-arm jurisdiction."
Continue readingSelf-Determination: How has it become a catalyst for conflicts? (PartⅡ)
Self-determination oriented toward independence is recognized as a legal entitlement within the parameters of international law. In contrast, self-determination with the aim of secession is neither sanctioned by international law nor endorsed by the global community.
Continue readingSelf-Determination: How has it become a catalyst for conflicts? (Part I)
Under the propaganda for self-determination by Western countries, the principle has become a weapon to claim legitimacy for separatist movements, and a key factor causing regional conflicts.
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