Cross movement mass protest at San Francisco as Biden meets Xi
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov 17: In a protest of solidarity and advocacy for human rights, activists representing Tibet, Uyghur, and Hong Kong jointly organised a mass protest on the day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, where Chinese President Xi Jinping is slated to attend. The demonstrators carried banners emblazoned with messages advocating […]
Disney bans Scorsese’s ‘Kundun’ over Chinese pressure
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Nov 15: In a yet another move that signals the power dynamics between Hollywood and China, entertainment giant Disney has banned Martin Scorsese’s 1997 film “Kundun” in all formats, in response to Chinese government pressure. The film captures the story of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama and the Chinese occupation […]
Tibetan publishing houses in Tibet under severe clampdown
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov 15: The publishing industry in Tibet has faced escalating control and censorship lately, with the Chinese government imposing stringent restrictions on independent Tibetan publishing houses, according to Tibet Times. The Chinese government’s White Paper, released on Nov. 10, claimed to uphold “the study and use of the Tibetan language and script,” […]
Activists in San Francisco hang ‘Free Tibet’ banner ahead of Xi’s visit
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov 14: In a bold and attention-grabbing act of protest, three activists from the San Francisco chapter of Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) on November 10 unfurled a large “Free Tibet” while also boldly proclaimed “Dictator Xi Jinping, Your Time is Up!” banner from the roof of the Moscone Center […]
V-TAG India strategy meeting and training underway in Dharamshala
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Nov 14: The flagship grassroots advocacy initiative of the current CTA administration began a three-day ‘V-TAG India Strategy Meeting and Training’ at Dharamshala’s on Monday. Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Groups (V-TAG) are voluntary associations of Tibetans formed to carry out advocacy campaigns in their respective places. The main goal of the initiative is […]
Tibetan woman arrested for sharing photo of Dalai Lama
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Nov 12: A Tibetan woman named Wangchuk Tso has reportedly been arrested on October 26, 2023 by Chinese authorities for sharing a photo of Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a WeChat group. Tso hails from the Dronglong Village, Dhola County, situated in the so called Qinghai Province […]
Indian activist on fifth cycle rally, calls for freedom of Tibetan environmentalist
By Tenzin Dedan DHARAMSHALA, Nov 12: Sandesh Meshram, a prominent Indian Tibet supporter and Regional Convener of the Core Group for Tibetan Cause – India (CGTC-I) has started his fifth cycling rally, which will cover eight Indian states from West Bengal to New Delhi. The primary focus of Meshram’s campaign is to advocate for the […]
CTA rejects China’s claims in latest White Paper
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov 12: The exile Tibetan government known officially as Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) vehemently rejected the latest White Paper by China titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements” by China’s State Council Information Office on Friday. CTA said that the propaganda document by […]
Emory and Drepung Loseling renew partnership to advance Dalai Lama’s vision
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov 10: In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Emory-Tibet Partnership, the Emory News Center issued an official announcement on November 7, announcing the renewal of the partnership between Emory University and Drepung Loseling Monastery. The partnership emphasised in essence their commitment to advancing a shared vision in collaboration with […]
HRW calls on APEC to address human rights concerns during Xi’s visit
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Nov 10: Human Rights Watch has released a statement, urging United States and foreign leaders to address concerns related to human rights during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to the United States. President Xi is scheduled to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco on November 14-15, 2023, and […]