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<正>A Study in the Relations between India and China with Regard to Tibet(1904-1914)This is a translated book originally written by British scholar Alastair Lamb and translated by Liang Junyan,proofread by Zhang Yun.Alastair Lamb applies full use of various archives,letters,articles,blue books,and maps to narrate the history of the relationship between China and India with regard to Tibet.He analyzes political policies and practices concerning Tibet and the effectiveness of either the Chinese or British governments in the region from 1904 to 1914.The     

Entering the Door of Tibetan History

In the summer of 1944,When China was stillsuffering from theJapanese invasion,I fol-lowed Shen Zonglian to gofrom India to Tibet with thesame wish:To show theworld the situation in Tibet,which,long separated withthe hinterland,was underthe manipulation and con-trol of the British imperial-ists.Shen, with the Mongo-     

再论西姆拉会议

Early in the period of the Republic of China, in August 1913, the Government of the Republic of China headed by Yuan Shikai sent a delegation to participate in tripartite talks in British India between China, Britain and Tibet. This was under pressure from the British Government and the aim was to “solve” the socalled Tibetan issue. Being held in Simla, the conference was remembered by history as the Simla Conference. After long-drawn-out negotiations, no agreement was reached. The conference ended in failure the following July。     

Su Bai On Archaeological work in Tibet

At nine o'clock sharp onespring morning this year,this writer paid a visit to Su Bai in the capacity of a special reporter of China's Tibet .I showed him the magazine published in Chinese, Tibetan and English, and he loved them very much. Howev-er, when told of my intention to ask him to write about his experience gained in his 1959 and 1988 archaeological surveys in Tibet as an expert archaeologist, he demanded time to organize his thoughts."In 1959, I went with the Cul-tural Relics Surv…     

Further Comments on the Simla Conference

Early in the period of the Republic of China,inAugust 1913,the Government of the Republic of Chinaheaded by Yuan Shikai sent a delegation to participatein tripartite talks in British India between China,Brit-ain and Tibet.This was under pressure from the Brit-ish Government and the aim was to“solve”the so-called Tibetan issue.Being held in Simla,the confer-ence was remembered by history as the SimlaConference.After long-drawn-out negotiations,noagreement was reached.The conference ended in fail-     

The Historical Story of Fighting British Invaders At Zong Hill

Around the beginning of the17th century the Britishestablished in India thesupreme headquarters of itsaggression in the east-the East IndiaCompany.In the late 18th century,theybegan their aggression by means of"doing missionary work","traveling forpleasure", and "seeking trade relations",and started invading Tibet. In 1888, they launched the first waragainst China in Tibet, culminating in theBattle of Lhuntu Mountain. In July 1903, the British launched asecond invasion of Tibet. This time, they     

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My Stories in Tibet Liao Dongfan,author and renowned scholar in Tibetan studies (being particularly well- versed in Tibetan folklore and popular culture) headed to Tibet and began his career there after graduating from the Chinese Literature Department of Peking University in 1961.In his 24 years of work on the plateau he devoted his time to studying the popular culture and folklore of Tibetans.     

NEW BOOKS

My Stories in Tibet Liao Dongfan,author and renowned scholar in Tibetan studies (being particularly well- versed in Tibetan folklore and popular culture) headed to Tibet and began his career there after graduating from the Chinese Literature Department of Peking University in 1961.In his 24 years of work on the plateau he devoted his time to studying the popular culture and folklore of Tibetans.     

Tibetans＇ Fight Against British Invasion

Late in the 19th century, the Qing Central Governmentwas in a state of permanent decline, and its control oversome southwestern and northwestern areas suffered accordingly,making possible British and Russian incursions. In order to expand its sphereof influence and occupy all of Tibet,Britain clandestinely sent nominal preachers, tourists and explorers to explore for minerals in Tibet. Later,they managed to encroach on some of the adjacent countries of Tibet including Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan, paving the way for invading Tibet.     

TANG SHAOYI AND SINO-BRITISH NEGOTIATION ON TIBETAN ISSUE

In December 1903, the British, cashing in on the Japan-Russia scramble for northeast China, sent troops into Tibet. They captured Gyangze in April the next year, and Lhasa in August. The British forced Tibet to sign the Lhasa Convention, with the aim of cutting Tibet off from Chinese territory. High Commissioner You Tai, stationed in Tibet by the Qing court, was coerced by the British to sign the Convention.When the Qing court was informed, Emperor Guangxu appointed Tang ambassador …     

Smiling Faces IN SHIGATSE

正Back in January of 2012,1 met Wu Wei in Lhasa with some other friends.He and his girlfriend Lily were running a small bar near the Jokhang Temple Square.Two years ago,I heard they closed the bar and moved to Shigatse in an attempt to open a lodge for travelers.When I made my trip again to Tibet in November 2015,1 decided to visit them.On the way to the lodge,Wu Wei told me his business has not started     

'Chairman Mao Has Sent His Men Here'——Eyewitness to the Founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region

I have known old Toinzhub foryears. After only one meeting, heseemed to sense what was on mymind and could always talk aboutmy favorite subject. A day passesby slowly along with his sips of liquorand his vivid and detailed narration.That noon, I met the old man in thecourtyard and invited him to have a drinkand chat in my home. As the liquor tookhold, he began to talk freely of the eventsof the past forty years.In 1965, when the Tibet AutonomousRegion was founded, he was 21 and wasstudying …     

TAILING WANGDOR:A SKETCH OF MY LIFE

正Mr.Tailing Wangdor is 83 years old this year.During his legendary life span,he had various identities:a young master in a small royal family,a Tibetan overseas student in India,an elementary school teacher teaching math in Tibetan,a Tibetan-Chinese translator for Chinese cadres in Tibet,a member of a Tibetan soccer team,and last but not least,the     

Chairman Jiang Zemin Encouraged Me to Cultivate More Land

After the peaceful liberation of Tibet（in particular the opening up）,Nyima Ngodrup,by maintaining his genuinely diligent and honest disposition,immediately played a significant role in local grain production and his family became one of the biggest grain-growing households.He was even cited as the national labor model.In 1990,when Chairman Jiang Zemin visited Shigatse,he met Nyima Ngodrup and encouraged him to cultivate more land.Up to this time the former serf who could never previously dare to look his master of the Shika in the face,was for the first time experiencing the feeling of ownership before the State leader.     

手绘:千里之外有大爱

"During my treatment in isolation,all the doctors and nurses I saw wore protective suits.Till this day,I have no idea what they look like without the fogged-up masks and sweat-soaked suits.But the kindness and care I received during those days will never be forgotten." This experience has filled his heart with gratitude.The patient,identified only as Zhang,vows to give back to society in the future as much as it has given him.Zhang was the only confirmed case of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Tibet Autonomous Region until the beginning of March.Under the treatment of the medical staff of the Third People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region,Zhang had a successful recovery.Here is Zhang's diary from illness to recovery.     

Recording the Singing of Zhaba——An Interview With Lobsang Toindain

On August 1, 2002, a day that featured a clear sky and a gentle breeze, Prof. Ding Linghui and I paid a visit to Prof. Lobsang Toindain, Director of the Gesar Research Institute of Tibet University, at his home. He received us in his spacious sitting room, and served us buttered tea. Our interview lasted from 10:00 to 11:30 in the morning.     

手绘:千里之外有大爱（英文）

正"During my treatment in isolation,all the doctors and nurses I saw wore protective suits.Till this day,I have no idea what they look like without the fogged-up masks and sweat-soaked suits.But the kindness and care I received during those days will never be forgotten." This experience has filled his heart with gratitude.The patient,identified only as Zhang,vows to give back to society in the future as much as it has given him.Zhang was the only confirmed case of novel coronavirus pneumonia in Tibet Autonomous Region until the beginning of March.Under the treatment of the medical staff of the Third People's Hospital of Tibet Autonomous Region,Zhang had a successful recovery.Here is Zhang's diary from illness to recovery.     

Gagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism

The Buddhist Gagyu Sect has exertedgreat influence on Tibetan history. InTibetan, "Ga" means "statement of theBuddha" and "gyu" means "carry forward". Major masters of the Gagyu Sect includedMarba, Milha Riba, Riqoinba and Linqenriba.During his three visits to India, Marba translated and brought back to Tibet some of the Tantricclassics. He recruited students and lectured onTantric philosophy. His school was called Bagagyu.As it was formed in Tabolagyi, the school was alsocalled Tabo…     

Recollections on Tibet＇s Fight Against British Invasion in Gyangze

A fter the peaceful liberation of Tibet in 1951,and in conformity with the tready signed on April 29,1954 ontrade and traffic between the two govermments,China revoked all the privileges India had enjoyed in Tibet that were passed on by Britain as the former colonial power,including removing the business offices in Gyangze and Yadong,with drawing armed troops in the two places,and transferring ownership of post offices,telegraph and telephone enterprises and 12 post stations run by India back to China.     

THE HAPPY LIFE OF BLACKSMITH SONAM WANGDU

<正>Farmers and herdsmen,after a busy year bringing in the harvest, turn their attention to domestic issues such as maintenance and the rebuilding and redecoration of their houses...in other words,they just want to make their homes comfortable as they prepare to face winter. To blacksmith Sonam Wangdu,this is his busiest season.Almost everyday he leaves home at sunrise and returns at dusk. White clouds wander across the sky while the trees are rustling in the breeze. They seem to be chatting with Sonam Wangdu,sharing his happiness in the substantial changes in the status of blacksmiths since the peaceful liberation of Tibet.In any case,his is a special trade in Tibet.