BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese geologists have discovered 16 large copper, iron, lead and zinc ore deposits along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway route since 1999, said the country's top geological surveyor here Wednesday. »continue
The New York-based Human Rights Watch said the opening of the railway line to Lhasa in July 2006 "exacerbated concerns among Tibetans that they would be unable to compete economically with an anticipated influx of Han migrants." »continue
Niangqu Village, Tibet - Forty-five years ago, Ni Ma was born in a tent of yak's fur on the vast, empty grasslands of the Tibetan plateau. Like his father and grandfather before him, he grew up to lead a traditional life of herding yaks and sheep in a remote land that had changed little for centuries. »continue
Tomorrow, the first train bound for Lhasa will leave Beijing. Traversing glaciers and ascending the world's highest plateau, it is an engineering marvel that took five years to construct and is a pet project of the Chinese leadership. »continue
The future of the Tibetan people is at a crossroads. With the collaboration of three prominent Canadian companies, the Chinese government is now in the process of finalising the launch of a railway which could have disastrous consequences for the future of Tibetans. »continue
Tibet is one of the latest fashionable destination for tourists. But we must be careful lest these tourists become the destroyers of the "roof of the world."
With the imminent opening of the Qinghai-Tibet railway which will start operating in July, many people are expressing concerns about the environmental protection of the area. »continue
It took 40 years and more than $4 billion to build a railway across Tibet's plateau. The train to the top of the world will change this magical place forever. »continue
The New York-based Human Rights Watch said the opening of the railway line to Lhasa in July 2006 "exacerbated concerns among Tibetans that they would be unable to compete economically with an anticipated influx of Han migrants." 
Tomorrow, the first train bound for Lhasa will leave Beijing. Traversing glaciers and ascending the world's highest plateau, it is an engineering marvel that took five years to construct and is a pet project of the Chinese leadership. 
