March 17, 2009 - Since the mid-1990s, the Chinese government has channelled massive amounts of subsidies into Western China. While Tibetan areas have experienced some degree of economic development in the wake of this aid, it has mostly been Chinese-owned companies that have reaped the benefits, leaving the Tibetans behind. Andrew Martin Fischer argues that this ongoing economic disadvantage of Tibetans is one reason for tensions building up and finally been vented in 2008. By Andrew Fischer more»

Rethinking China's Tibet Policy

- April 4, 2008 - The essay discusses China's education and economic development policy of Tibetan regions. The reasons why Tibetans are being left behind by the rapid pace of economic development are complex, and do include cultural and language differences. A high illiteracy rate and a lack of vocational training are some of the biggest obstacles to overcome. By Ben Hillman more»