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China
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The ‘occupied’ Tibet
Tibet's problems under Chinese rule are receiving incresed global attention, in part thanks to protests and demonstrations around the world. China has responded, crushing rebellions and silencing writers, artists and the media. However, in the process, an entire culture may die out. Prasanth Aby Thomas reports.
The war on wind farms
Wind power is being promoted due to future worries about not being unable to import foreign fuels, this has greatly influenced the demand for investments in ‘home grown’ energy in order to guarantee security and independence for the future. Wind turbines are one of the most controversial environmental subjects around at the moment. Renewable energy policies have come under attack recently, yet huge growth spurts of wind farms are occurring all over the country.
So if it is such a controversial energy source why are wind farms are still being built?
‘Chinese law doesn’t protect Uyghurs’
Riots in the volatile region of Xinjiang, China have claimed 12 lives. Many on social media as well as Uyghur activists see the violence as a result of ethnic and religious repression, while citizens inside China struggle to find news about the tensions. Ashley Crowson looks at the causes of and response to the recent tension.
China vows to help in Eurozone crisis
China is now ready to help resolve Europe's debt crisis, said Premier Wen Jiabao, talking today in Beijing.
