The Rise of the Tao

China is in the grips of a religious revival. But can the country handle the return of its most venerable faith?

Resentment Simmers in Western Chinese Region

Since riots between the Han and Uighur groups in 2009, the Chinese authorities have arrested hundreds and tried to soothe frayed nerves. But the push has done little to repair distrust.

Uighur Intellectual Who Won’t Back Down in China

Ilham Tohti’s advocacy for China’s Muslim Uighurs has landed him on the government’s list of citizens who warrant near-constant surveillance.

Dalai Lama's Remarks After White House Meeting

Dalai Lama: "Don't ask silly questions!"

Can You Choose Your Reincarnated Successor?

The Dalai Lama strives for continuity. China has other goals.

Town Asks Kung Fu Monks for Tourism Blessings

By striking a deal through which the warrior monks of Shaolin will maintain Guandu’s temples, local officials hope to share the group’s marketing success.

Cardinal Critical of China to Leave Hong Kong Diocese

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, a sharp critic of China over democratic rights and religious freedoms, said that the Vatican has agreed to his request to step down next year.

Wary of Islam, China Tightens a Vise of Rules

China places intricate restrictions on Muslims in a vast autonomous region in an effort to control Islam’s spread.

T. Norbu, Dalai Lama’s Brother, Dies at 86

Thubten J. Norbu was the eldest brother of the Dalai Lama and was also regarded as a reincarnated saint.

Curbs Imposed on Muslims in Western China During Ramadan

Local governments in a Muslim desert region in western China have imposed strict limits on religious practices during the traditional Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

Chinese Religious Dissident Escapes From Police Custody

Hua Huiqi’s escape from police custody is sure to irritate the Chinese government when it is eager to keep international attention focused on the Olympic Games.

Stillness Returns, Sadness Lingers

Along the jagged peaks that stretch north toward the Tibetan plateau, 184 historic sites were damaged or destroyed in the earthquake that struck Sichuan Province on May 12.

China Blocks Thousands of Hindus From Tibet Pilgrimage

The Chinese government is refusing to issue visas to pilgrims from Nepal and India trying to make the traditional summer journey to what they hold to be the home of Lord Shiva.

Superstitions About Quake Meet the Web, Irritating the Chinese Authorities

Persistent rumors and tall tales by some Chinese bloggers are proving nettlesome to the authorities as they grapple with China’s most calamitous disaster in a generation.

China Orchestra Plays for Pope for First Time, Hinting at Thaw

The concert performed for Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday could signal the end to the tense relationship between the Vatican and the Chinese government.

Monks accused of bombing

Apr 13 - Chinese police arrest nine Tibetan Buddhist monks suspected of bombing a government building in Tibet.

Chinese police have arrested nine Buddhist monks, suspected of bombing a government building in Tibet.

China has accused Tibetan groups of planning suicide attacks following last month's riots and protests, but this appeared to be the first report of a bomb attack during the unrest.

Dalai Lama: China violence outdated

Apr. 10 - The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, says no-one can stop protesters from expressing their anger over Tibet.

Speaking in Japan, the Dalai Lama said that China's use of violence was an outdated way to suppress unrest in Tibet but expressed support for Beijing's hosting of the Olympics.

Monks Disrupt Media Tour in China

In a public relations setback for China, Buddhist monks waved a Tibetan flag during a government-led tour.

Xinjiang curbs protests incited by Islamic extremists

The protest in several cities of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on March 22 was confirmed to be an organized move launched by Hizb ut-Tahrir al-Islami (Islamic Party of Liberation).

China Confirms Protests by Uighur Muslims

In the northwestern region of Xinjiang, Uighur Muslims protested Chinese rule last month even as Tibetans rioted in the southwest, Chinese officials said.