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Tenzin Gyatso

14th Dalai Lama

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Oct 14, 2025
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What was the status of Tibet before the Chinese invasion in 1950?

Before 1950 Tibet functioned as a , but Beijing — both the Republic of China earlier and the People’s Republic of China later — consistently asserted sovereignty over the territory, producing competin...

Oct 9, 2025
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Are there any notable instances of controversy surrounding Nobel Peace Prize selections?

The Nobel Peace Prize has been repeatedly embroiled in controversies ranging from historical origins and internal institutional scandals to disputed laureate selections and commercial decisions tied t...

Nov 6, 2025

What artworks and historical items were vandalized or removed during the January 6 2021 riot?

The January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol resulted in documented vandalism, removal, and theft of artworks and historical items: House curators identified eight damaged objects outside the House ...

Oct 3, 2025

Have there been any recent developments in the Dalai Lama's efforts to negotiate with China for Tibetan autonomy?

Recent reporting shows no evidence of direct, active negotiations between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government to secure formal Tibetan autonomy; instead, developments focus on succession, intern...

Oct 3, 2025

What are the current human rights conditions in Tibet under Chinese rule?

China’s rule in Tibet is marked by intensifying state security measures, legislative initiatives that critics say justify assimilation, and reported restrictions on language, religion, and movement; i...