In addition to making governance more efficient and attractive for investment, it’s also a consolidation of power.
Video: Why Vietnam’s To Lam moved so quickly to restructure the government? — RFA Perspectives
RFA’s has shrunk down its operations, with some language services going completely dark.
Critics warn the amendment, which officials say is key to national security, would be used to squash dissent.
Video: The Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday with thousands at his home-in-exile.
'I hope to live beyond 130 years': Dalai Lama says on eve of 90th birthday
Succession will be determined by Tibetan nonprofit and not China; India & U.S. support Tibetan tradition.
Three-day religious conference wraps up; voices of support ahead of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday Sunday
Video: China warns India against interfering in Tibet-related matters
The Tibetan spiritual leader's newly announced succession plan follows decades of balancing defiance and diplomacy.
