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China Sentenced a Tibetan Monk to 18 Months for Sharing Dalai Lama Teachings Online
Last week, relatives of Tibetan monk Jampa Choephel from Rebkong received confirmation that he had been sentenced to 18 months in jail last August. The family had not been previously informed of the trial or the decision. Rebgong, part of historical Tibet, is now the capital of the Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai province.
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Tibetan Live-Streamer Detained, Assaulted and Suspended for Promoting Language on Social Media
Chinese authorities have escalated their suppression of Tibetan cultural expression by detaining and assaulting Gang Lhaja, a popular Tibetan live-streamer known for advocating the preservation of Tibetan language and culture. Lhaja, who frequently used his platform to teach and promote Tibetan language, was detained, beaten, and had his live-streaming account suspended. This incident is part…
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Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Session Emerges Through Setbacks to Push Forward: Key Takeaways
The 8th session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE), held from September 11 to 19, 2024, was marked by key legislative discussions, but also significant disruptions and disappointments. The session, which brought together Tibetan leaders, including Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Sikyong Penpa Tsering, dealt with challenges that highlighted the complex dynamics within the Tibetan…
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China Reiterates Opposition to Dalai Lama’s International Travels
China has reiterated strong opposition to any country allowing the Dalai Lama to visit under any pretext, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry stated in August this year. This comes after senior officials from the U.S. government met with the Dalai Lama in New York in August, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to advancing the…
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Chinese-American Academic Convicted of Spying on Tibetan Activists for Beijing
A recent conviction in the United States has shed light on the continued threats faced by those who advocate for democratic reforms and human rights, including Tibetans, at the hands of Chinese intelligence operations. Wang Shujun, a Chinese-American academic, was found guilty on Tuesday for unlawfully acting as a foreign agent. He was convicted of…
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China Shuts Prominent Tibetan School to Wipe Out Tibetan Cultural Identity
Chinese government has forcibly closed Gangjong Sherig Norbu Lobling, also known as Jigme Gyaltsen Nationalities Vocational School. This highly respected Tibetan private institution, located in Golok Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, had been a beacon of Tibetan education and culture for nearly three decades. The closure, which took place just days after the school’s 27th graduation ceremony,…
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Tibetan Women’s Football Team Unable to Obtain Visas Withdraws from CONIFA World Football Cup 2024
The Tibetan Women’s Football Team has announced its withdrawal from the Confederation of Independent Football Association (CONIFA) Women’s World Football Cup 2024 due to complicated visa delays. Scheduled to compete in Norway from June 4th to 8th, the team faced bureaucratic hurdles that ultimately prevented their participation in the much-anticipated tournament.
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Sri Lankan Buddhist Leader Reveals China Pressed its Government to Stop Dalai Lama’s Visit
In a deeply symbolic gesture, the Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa, esteemed Sri Lankan Buddhist leader, embarked on a pilgrimage to Dharamshala to offer a sacred relic to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. However, amidst this spiritual exchange, Dr. Waskaduwe shed light on a somber reality—the diplomatic pressure used by China to oppose the Dalai…
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Sri Lankan Buddhist Delegation Presents Buddha Relics to the Dalai Lama
A longstanding aspiration of Sri Lankan Buddhists, led by the Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Maha Nayaka Thero, head of the Amarapura Sambuddha Sasanodaya Maha Nikaya, culminated today in a significant event. Accompanied by a retinue of monks and supporters, the Most Venerable made a pilgrimage to Dharamsala to offer relics of the Buddha to…
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US Approves $23 Million Support for Tibetans and Challenge China
The recent passage of a bipartisan US government funding bill has not only allocated substantial financial aid to Tibetan programs but has also taken a firm stance against China’s narrative on Tibet while urging for constructive dialogue with Tibetan leaders.