International scholars speak highly of human rights progress made in China's Tibet

STORY: International scholars speak highly of human rights progress made in China's Tibet DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tibet's development achievements 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COLIN MACKERRAS, Recipient of Chinese Government Friendship Award and Order of Australia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VIKASH KUNMAR SINGH, Lecturer of the Asian Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University STORYLINE: International scholars attending a forum in Beijing on Tuesday have spoken highly of the progress made in human rights in China's Tibet. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COLIN MACKERRAS, Recipient of Chinese Government Friendship Award and Order of Australia "My view is that if the people's livelihood improves, the livelihood of the whole people, that's good human rights. And that's what's happened in China. In terms of social development, the life expectancy has gone up greatly. Life and living standards are much better. Literacy is gone up. It's so much be

Indian scholar impressed with development in China's Tibet

STORY: Indian scholar impressed with development in China's Tibet DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Tibet 2 various of the forum 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VIKASH KUNMAR SINGH, Lecturer of the Asian Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VIKASH KUNMAR SINGH, Lecturer of the Asian Institute of Beijing Foreign Studies University 5 various of views in Tibet STORYLINE: Scholars attending a forum in China on the development of the Tibet Autonomous Region said they were impressed with what they've witnessed in the region. The forum on Tuesday brought together officials, experts in various fields, and representatives of enterprises and media organizations from home and abroad to pool wisdom for the continued development of Tibet. Prior to the forum, some attendees were invited to tour Lhasa and Nyingchi in Tibet, visiting places including villages, schools and communities. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VIKASH KUNM