Chinese American scholar, pro-democracy activist convicted of espionage for Beijing
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 8: Wang Shujun, a Chinese-American academic, was convicted in the United States on Tuesday for unlawfully operating as a foreign agent. He was found guilty of secretly gathering intelligence on pro-democracy activists who supported democratic reforms in China and relaying this information to China’s main intelligence agency, the Ministry of […]
Tibetan Olympian finishes 14th in speed walking race at Paris Olympics
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug. 8: Choeying Kyi, a Tibetan Olympian representing China in the speed walking discipline, faced a disappointing conclusion at the Paris Olympics as she finished 14th in the mixed marathon walk relay on Wednesday. Paired with X. H. He of China, they completed the mixed marathon of 42.195 km in 2:59:13. During […]
Toronto Cholsum FC wins 4th International GCM Gold Cup
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 8: The 4th International Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup (GCMGC) concluded with Toronto Cholsum FC as the champion, and marking their third title in the tournament’s history. Organized by TNSA International, the event took place from August 2 to 4 and featured eleven teams from the North America. The participating teams […]
Activist of Hunan bridge banner, White Paper Movement missing
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 6: Fang Yirong, a Chinese protester known for his recent demonstration on a bridge in Hunan Province, China, is missing. On July 30, Fang unfurled a banner demanding “freedom, democracy, and elections” and condemning Chinese President Xi Jinping as a “dictator” and an “authoritarian traitor.” A pre-recorded video, widely circulated on August 2 […]
Rights group denounces China’s persecution of Tibetan activist Tsering Tso
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 6: Dharamshala-based rights group, Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) has condemned the persistent persecution of Tibetan human rights advocate Tsering Tso who was detained on June 29 under charges of “endangering social stability”. She was released on July 8 after ten days in administrative detention by the […]
Taiwan joins international parliamentary alliance countering China
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 5: The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) has officially welcomed Taiwan as a member during its fourth annual summit held in Taipei on July 30. The announcement was made by IPAC Executive Director Luke de Pulford during a press conference. He revealed that ruling Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Fan Yun and […]
China coerces Kirti Monastery students into state-run boarding schools
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 5: Chinese authorities in Ngaba (Ch. Aba) County, Sichuan Province, in the Tibetan region of Amdo, have reportedly seized Kirti Monastery School in July, following the closure of the Taktsang Lhamo Kirti Monastery School, which had over 300 students enrolled in China’s state-run boarding schools, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA). The […]
“Wisdom of Happiness” documentary on Dalai Lama set for year-end release
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 4: A new documentary titled “Wisdom of Happiness,” which delves into the teachings and life of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, is set to release at the end of the year. Directed by Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis, the film features the 89-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader speaking directly to the camera […]
Lower TCV hosts first residential school for overseas Tibetan students
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Aug 4: Lower TCV school, a pioneer school in the exile Tibetan set up based in India celebrated the opening ceremony of the first residential school for Tibetan students from overseas on Friday in a bid to preserve the Tibetan identity and language for children based in the west. The initiative by […]
Fate of Drepung monastery monk remains uncertain after 17 years of disappearance
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Aug 4: Kunchok Nyima, a monk from Drepung Monastery, has been missing for 17 years following his arrest by Chinese authorities on April 11, 2008, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA). His whereabouts currently remain unknown. He was detained for his alleged involvement in a peaceful protest by the monks of […]