Added: Nov 18, 2008
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"In many ways the country that has benefited most from 9-11 is China. The attacks on New York and Washington had an enormous, positive effect for it. They moved the country off Washington's enemies list." -- Fareed Zakaria, NewsweekSeptember 11th was a tragedy for the American people, but it was a boon for totalitarian regimes around the world. In the pursuit of its so-called "war on terror," the United States has forged military alliances and inked trade deals with some of the world's most repressive regimes. On September 13, 2001 China was quietly admitted to the World Trade Organization, and given Most Favored Nation status by U.S., despite the fact the country is one of the world's worst human rights abusers.With its economy booming, China has become desperate to exploit Tibet's vast mineral and fuel reserves -- and that has meant keeping a tight grip on any moves towards Tibetan autonomy. Arrests, torture and destruction of local culture continue despite the tireless work of Tibetan exiles and their high-profile western allies. Yet unlike an increasing number of indigenous liberation movements, Tibetans have not resorted to violence to achieve their goals.BackgroundThe Chinese have long claimed Tibet to be part of greater China. Shortly after the communists took power in 1950, 40,000 Chinese troops invaded Tibet, occupying the vast, arid land known for its rich history of Buddhism. Ten years later, Tibetans rose up and fought back. Tibetan exiles claim that 430,000 Tibetans died during the uprising and the subsequent fifteen years of guerrilla warfare. Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, fled to India, where he has lived ever since. According to Tibetan activists, 1.2 million Tibetans have been killed in the years since.In exile, the Dalai Lama has led one of the world's most well-known non-violent resistance movements against a foreign occupier in history.Yet despite the tireless work of pro-Tibetan activists around the world, the Chinese government continues maintain its tight grip on Tibetan, with no let up in sight.As China's economy continues to rapidly expand, it desperately needs Tibet's vast natural resources. Estimates of deforestation vary, but many experts believe as much as half of Tibet's natural forest cover has been destroyed since the Chinese occupation. Rich in oil, China has been pumping Tibetan oil out of Tibet with little or no of the wealth flowing back into Tibet. China has even admitted to dumping nuclear waste on the Tibetan plateau.Detentions, kidnappings, torture and the destruction of Tibetan Buddhist heritage continue to this day.Faith in exileFeaturing activists, archival footage, and interviews with Tibetan and environmental activists, Faith in Exile offers a powerful lesson for troubled times. Faith in Exile features the dramatic story of Palden Gayatso, a Tibetan monk imprisoned and tortured for 35 years in a Chinese jail. His courage and spirit in the face of overwhelming cruelty is a lesson in how only love can overcome hate.CreditsDirected by: Anthony LappéProduced by: Josh ShoreEdited by: Meghan Eckman
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klutz2009 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - well dude I'm not for the American theology of Communism not working at all. It worked well for China in most ways. Worked for Vietnam as well. But I still think the gov has it's problems.The internet block? Explain that for human rights. What are they scared of? Foriegn media influence? India dosn't worry about that, and we are doing fine as a mostly united country.
klutz2009 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - I hate us propoganda man. I despise it and never believe it. But at the same time, I don't think China is all truth. and no Kashmir was never yours. Don't tell me China was re-establishing boundaries. Go find one credible source on the net about the Aksai Chin being CHina's. Never was. You don't see us trying to establish boundries. Even if we could India just dosn't attack.
klutz2009 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - yes he is peaceful. But when the dalia lama's people are in danger anything goes. If my family is in danger, anything goes. Bad intentions become strategy. There dosnt have to be anybody to lead the tibet region. The Lama just wants an autonomous region. Let them live alone. They don't even want independance. Let China rule, but as a brother not owner.
charliezhu01 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - klutz2009, I am pretty surprised that an Indian like u are as aggressive as westerners on some internal issues of others as if you are entitled by some god to "tell" others what to do. I understand your compassion of lamas, since India is also a religious region. BUT Lamas =/= all Tibetans and u'd better know the real life of Lamas(or ordinary Tibetans)in Tibet now and then start your criticism. It's not fair to just listen to one-side story from the exile Tibetans(former slave-owners).
charliezhu01 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - klutz2009,You have a lot of established opinions on this issue. And surprising to me, if u are really an Indian, since u are as aggressive as some arrogant westerners as if u have known all and are entitled by some god to charge in issues of others.Several simple questions to u:1) Do u support THEOCRACY？2) Have u ever talked to Tibetans living in China now?3) Have u watched the videos I mentioned to user greenisheart, if u have not, do it to get some information from the other side.
charliezhu01 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - klutz2009,I've never questioned your statement that the current gov of China has its problem. We all know that, by we, I mean all Chinese including ordinary Chinese citizens and scholars and some wise people in the gov.If u don't like censorship, some users of Youtube are even complaining about their comments being deleted. I don't totally agree with censorship of PRC gov, but they have reasons(if not good). I even have met a pro-censorship Swedish. It is an open question ,censorship=/=evil.
charliezhu01 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - klutz2009,From where have you known that China rule as owner of Tibet and not as brother?1) Have u read any terms of the minority policy of PRC? 2) Have u really communicated with a real Tibetan living in Tibet?Actually I have quoted some comment from user serenasha. I guess serenasha is a non-exile Tibetan living in U.S. now(not sure about it though), maybe u can try to contact him about the real life under current autonomy province of Tibet or other areas with Tibetan population).
klutz2009 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - yeah i guess it's true i am being one sided and havn't looked at it from China's point of view. My question to you is simple.1. Why wont the PRC hold talks with the Lama without calling him an evil this and that?2. Why would the PRC have to attack tibet and reconquer it if it was already their's. Why not just move in. And if everything the PRC is doing for tibet is so awesome why are their so many Tibetians in Tibet and outside crying for freedom?
klutz2009 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Again, if the PRC treats them like brothers why are their outcries for freedom halfway across the world. Now don't tell me the evil dalai lama contacted some secret organization in SF and told them to protest. That's absurd.
klutz2009 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - 1) I don't support theocracy, I do support what I see and I see people crying, and monks being arrested. Monks of all people. Peaceful Monks. 2)No I havn't talked to Tibetans in Tibet or China, I've only seen them protest.3)Why would I watch videos, someone else might tell me to watch the video on this page. Same deal back and forth
klutz2009 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - The gov has it's reasons. Do the PRC's gov decisions account for all of China and it's citizens? Sounds like a dictatorship to me. I've seen countless Chinese blogs against the firewall. So much for a just and equal gov.
charliezhu01 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - 1. The talk has started, under rude pressure of the west.2. Discontent is of course there, but has been enlarged 100 times since many are easily still manipulated by religious factor(this is why we don't support theocracy) Discontent in Tibet have complex reasons, for this u'd better read more history. Oversimplification does not help.If u refuse to see materials from both sides, ur attitude is not academic and objective. I have been watching and reading all versions of story for weeks.
ConjugateGradient Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - No wealth flowing back into Tibet? are you freaking kidding me? china pours billions of dollars into Tibet each year. Cut the crap and cut the slander.
Monkeyshex Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Communist party is offerring tibetans more than they should have. tibetans even have priorities in most areas OVER THE HAN.at the end of the day, if there were no han, people of central-east asia would have just been like the africans, uncivilised and savage.
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funambularist Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - charliezhu01 it is not for you to decide what people believe in. You can use all sorts of terms such as theocracy, but the fact remains that your government invaded Tibet. A country that has its own culture, its own way of thinking and its own language. Tibetans are being killed as you read this just because they are Tibetans and the iron fist of a few in your own country. Have some respect. I am for Chinese and Tibetans uniting.
charliezhu01 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - funambularist, I respect ur attitude. And I respect the Tibetan buddhist society as well. Your definition of "invasion" is based on what u have read. But what about those u have not read?I am not forcing u to believe anything. U have the right to hold your angle and opinion, but it doesn't mean ur view enables you to point fingers to those who disagree.
charliezhu01 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - China knows itself better. Whatever claim about "the Tibet started to be part of China since the 1951" is biased claim for international political reasons. For this, u need to know1) Old Tibet's political system.2) Tibet's historical relationship with ancient Chinese dynasties3) Constitutional law of ROC, and whether Tibetans were involved in it.4) Constitutional law of PRC, why there was conflicts, for what reason PLA was involved.What is ur current understanding of these?
charliezhu01 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Actually, I respect any Tibetans, provided that he or she obeys the law and rules of a modern society. And I am curious of and respect the Tibetan Buddhism and the monks. The conflicts are part of China's revolution.Today, what I agree is callings from Tibet should be fairly handled. BUT independence is impossible. There are also American educators with experience of teaching in Tibet and other parts of China. Trying to find some of them and asking them their view might be helpful to u.
iamlumin Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - First of all. Who asked them to? We don't even want them in Tibet. Secondly, China has looted billions out of Tibet in gold, silver, lumber, minerals like borax, copper and uranium. Chinese government airbrushes people out of pictures, rewrites books and teaches lies to their citizens. China is in Tibet for the resources and the strategic military location. The water rights and the land and space itself are a big necessity to the Chinese as well.
SauLaan Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - "[Tibet] is entirely closed & witnesses unimaginable things. In March 2008, 20,000 people disappeared with no trace during the upraising in Tibet. Individuals attempting to escape over the border are being shot like in a shooting-range. We saw filmed material & photos taken out by refugees of Tibet. If a shown to a wider audience, all worldwide human rights institutions would unanimously respond to this crime against humanity." --Vytautas Landsbergis Lithuanian film-maker, 9/3/2008
nzgav Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - "If the Chinese communists continue their crackdown and this leads to a worsening of the Tibet situation, I do not rule out boycotting the Beijing Olympics if I am elected president," he said. "The crackdown by force has been savage and foolish, and we condemn it severely and demand an immediate halt of it." --Ma Ying-Jeou
asilcotza Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - have you already seen this unbelievable tibetan guitar player? his name is tsering purtag, and i guess he's from switzerland. check out his live performance, keyword: purtag. he simply blew me away!free tibet
klutz2009 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - no doubt charliezhu, As a person from India, I really undertand hidden politics. The crap India faces beacuse it's instigated from outside forces is obvious to me. I'm sure the tibet ordeal is the same for china. Matter of fact I wouldnt be surprised if India was helping the D lama under the table, just to cause instability. Just as China did with India-Pak relations.