Opinion: Tibet- Time to Review India’s Tibet Policy
By Prof. Ramu Manivannan There are several reasons to believe, as to why Tibet is important for India. The most significant reason is that Tibet is India’s neighbour. The Government of India no longer openly acknowledges this simple truth due to Tibet’s present status under China. The historical failure to defend Tibet as an independent […]
Biden administration puts pressure on EU over China deal
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 25: The European Union (EU) has come under mounting pressure from the US to slow down the major investment deal with China, reported Japan Times. National security advisor to the US President-elect Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan tweeted on Monday urging “early consultation with our European partners on our common concerns […]
Opinion: The great divide, snapped diplomatic ties and the pandemic-An uphill task for my future Sikyong
By Tenzin Pedon Paldentsang A nation’s success or failure depends largely on the policies adopt by the Government, a strong or weak government policies depends largely on the visions of leader and ministers we choose, and therefore, while we have all the time, tool and most importantly, the right and freedom to scrutinise each one […]
China warns US officials with visa ban for TPSA
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 24: China on Tuesday warned that it would impose retaliatory measures against US officials and their families responsible for the legislation passed by the Congress, noting that it will not tolerate any interference in its internal affairs. The US Congress approved a $900-billion COVID-19 relief package on Monday which also […]
Opinion: Reflecting on Challenges of Taiwan’s Immigration Law- A Personal Story of Taiwan and Tibetan Spouses
By Dolma Tsering On November 11th 2020, a group of nongovernmental organisations in Taiwan including the Human Right Network for Taiwan and Tibet (HRNTT/西藏台灣人權連線), Student for a Free Tibet (Taiwan) and Association of Visual Arts in Taiwan (台灣視覺藝術協會) organised a talk that discusses challenges of Taiwanese immigration law. The talk was organised as part of […]
Tibetan political prisoner released after 5-year sentence
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 23: A Tibetan political prisoner named Ajaja jailed for five years for celebrating the 80th birthday of the Tibetan leader Dalai Lama was released on Dec. 10, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA). A former monk at the Kirti monastery in Sichuan’s Ngaba in Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture returned home this month […]
US Congress passes landmark Tibet Policy and Support Act 2020
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 22: The US Senate passed the key legislation Tibetan Policy and Support Act of 2020 (TPSA) on Tuesday and is now expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump. It strengthens the US policy on the issue of reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, reaffirming that the right to […]
Taiwan calls on Canada to join global coalition against China
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 21: The Foreign Affairs Minister of Taiwan Joseph Wu urged Canada to join the global coalition against China by using sanctions and increased trade ties in an interview, reported Canadian agency The Globe and Mail. Wu remarked that with the growing threats of China’s expansionism, Taiwan could be the next target following […]
Opinion: SmartVote Tibet- The underlying mechanics
By Tenzin Lekdhen A prominent and prevalent issue in elections of all kinds is familiarity (unfamiliarity, for that matter) between voters and candidates regarding their views on social issues and political stands. SmartVote Tibet is an attempt to address that gap. The online tool Smartvote Tibet launched earlier this week allows voters to evaluate prospective Presidential (Sikyong) […]
154 activist groups urge Apple to uphold its human rights policy
By Choekyi Lhamo DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 19: A coalition of 154 activist groups representing Tibetan, Uyghur, Southern Mongolian, Hongkonger, Taiwanese, and Chinese people urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to uphold and enact the company’s human rights policy on Friday. It accused Apple for its “failure to protect freedom of information and expression” by blocking apps like Virtual […]