The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. The complex, comprising the White and Red Palaces with their ancillary...

The "New York Times" on the web International. Focuses on Communism with a timeline, audio discussion, an interactive map, and slide show. Has great pictures and many links to other similar topics about China.