Xi’s 10 years in Tibet strengthened control and assimilation: ICT Report
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 9: A comprehensive report by Tibet lobby group International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has shed light on Xi Jinping’s 10 years of rule in Tibet, dispelling optimism that his leadership would bring about a more lenient approach and a potential resolution to the Tibetan issue. The report highlights a period of […]
Tibetan rights group reclaim Brick Lane after Chinese propaganda incident
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 9: Brick Lane, the vibrant epicentre of artistic expression in London, recently bore witness to a contentious transformation as one of its iconic walls was surreptitiously replaced overnight with Chinese Communist Party propaganda slogans promoting the “12 Core Socialist Values”. The incident provoked discussions over the nuanced interplay between artistic […]
China focused on tackling the “Five Poisons”: British Intelligence
DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 8: A comprehensive report detailing the operations and objectives of the Chinese intelligence services was presented to the British Parliament by its intelligence agencies. The report shed light on the expansive and intricate activities of China’s intelligence apparatus, which is believed to be the largest in the world, with a sprawling network of officers […]
Notable Tibetan writer Dhi Lhaden released after four years in Chinese prison
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 8: Tibetan writer Lobsang Lhundup known widely by his pen name Dhi Lhaden has been released from Chinese prison after serving four years in prison according to multiple sources. The writer was arrested in June 2019 in Chengdu City on the charge of “disrupting social order” and was subsequently sentenced […]
Team Tibet bows out of CONIFA Asia Cup
DHARAMSHALA, August 7: The Tibetan men’s national football team’s aspirations at the CONIFA Asia Cup came to an end after two consecutive losses in the group stage of the tournament. The team’s efforts on the field were met with disappointment as they faced defeats against Hmong FF and Tamil Eelam FA over the weekend. Team Tibet […]
Chinese Government’s new religious guidelines spark concerns over assimilation efforts
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 6: The Chinese government is set to enforce new guidelines on religious activities within the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including occupied regions beginning September 1. The contentious regulations, recently revealed by Radio Free Asia on August 3, are set to place significant emphasis on the prioritization of the Communist Party […]
Record-breaking tourism surge in Tibet raises concerns over cultural impact
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 6: The so called Tibet Autonomous Region has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with July recording an all-time high in passenger throughput since the inception of civil aviation in the region in 1965. While this boost in tourism bodes well for the local economy, concerns have arisen about its potential […]
One China Policy’s application to Tibet has no historical basis: CTA President
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 2: The President of the Central Tibetan Administration, known also as the Tibetan government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering said that China has misinterpreted the ‘One China Policy’ when it comes to Tibet and that its application to Tibet has no historical basis, during his keynote speech at the ‘Weaponisation of One China […]
Gonpo Kyi continues to condemn Chinese legal apparatus in new videos
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 2: In the ongoing campaign to protest against her brother’s unjust imprisonment, Gonpo Kyi, the sister of Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi, has released two new online videos. The videos shared by research group Tibet Watch on July 31, show Kyi expressing frustrations with the authorities’ over broken promises while demanding answers regarding […]
China coercing exiles to spy for them: BBC report
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 2: China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other occupied populations within its jurisdiction has long been a subject of human rights abuses, forced labour, and mass detention, drawing widespread condemnation. However, a recent BBC report sheds light on China’s alleged efforts to extend the reach of its authoritarian policies beyond its […]