As we celebrate the important proclamations that occurred on Canada Day (July 1) and U.S. Independence Day (July 4), another important proclamation comes to mind. In early 1913, after expelling the Manchu Chinese troops that invaded Tibet in 1910, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama issued a proclamation to his people. Along with reiterating Tibet’s […]
SFT Daily News Briefing June 12 2007
1. Outcry over Tibetan herders’ eviction (The Seattle Times 06.12.07)
China is forcing nomadic Tibetan herders to settle in towns to clear land for development, leaving many unable to earn a living, a human-rights group reports.
2. Athlete Wanted Anyone??? (KPIX TV CBS5.com 06.12.07)
In late July and early […]
SFT Daily News Briefing June 11th 2007
1. Child Labor Making Olympics Gear (International Business Times June 11 2007)
Backpacks, caps and other licensed products for the 2008 Beijing Olympics are being made in Chinese factories that use child labor and force employees to work long hours for less than minimum wage, a report released Sunday […]
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