Inner Mongolian filmmaker Qiao Sixue discusses her debut feature, the musical and cinematic tradition of ethnic Mongolians in China, and the emergence of the “Inner Mongolian New Wave.”
When China turned its back on Australian coal last year, it looked north to help plug the shortfall. That was good news for big business in Mongolia — and bad news for locals.
In the late-17th century, the Qing empire and Zunghar Khanate both sought to expand their territory. They would clash in Mongolia, with dominion over Central Asia at stake.
For nearly 800 years, the Darkhad have claimed to be the official guardians of the soul of Genghis Khan. But controversy abounds.
"We strongly urge Mongolia to act by keeping in mind the big picture of maintaining the stable development of bilateral relations and to keep their promises made on this issue,” said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson. “Do not allow the Dalai Lama to visit. Do not support or facilitate the separatist activities of the Dalai clique.”