11th may: Tashi Wangdi la clarifies misinformation using his name on social media in a recent YouTube video. A circulation holding no truth in its content quotes the former minister of Tibetan government in exile condemning former CTA staffs appealing for the reinstatement of the three justices impeached controversially by the parliament in March this year. The translation of what he said in his video is as follows.
“After retiring from government duties and public service in 2011, I made the decision not to discuss my public work on social media sites, especially on topics related to the CTA. If necessary, I’ve decided to talk with CTA officials directly. As you might know, I talk without shame and via letter about all of this.
Yet, just a week ago, there was news that an account with my old picture bearing my name was appealing to the masses on some social media sites. My relatives in India were the ones who first informed me of the situation. Initially, I dismissed the appeal and left the rumor unaffected. Later, one of my acquaintances told me that the “news” was being broadcast and that certain people were reacting to it.
I’d like to use today’s opportunity to explain and appeal to one point. To be clear, I did not say anything about that “appeal”. As far as I know that “appeal” is like this: some individuals are favored over others and if work like this is naturally initiated, it is not good. This is against His Holiness commitment.
I’m sure those who wrote it have distributed it as well. If there is anyone who is using my name I request you to stop using it. I did not say this, and I respectfully suggest that you refrain from mentioning it. More specifically, our CTA and Tibetan people’s efforts are being sabotaged by forming a variety of viewpoints and using a variety of techniques.
To be specific, the Chinese government, which we are well aware of, is the one who undermines our efforts.
Some of you may recall that nearly 20 years ago, experts researching this subject at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, published that the Chinese government is spreading fake news internationally through television and computers.
China does certain activities, according to the review of the published book, and primarily targets His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his office. They then turn their attention to CTA, especially the foreign affairs department. The book is not only written, but it is also broadcasted on television.
Pearl Rogers, who has been studying this topic for several years, recently published a book called “this is how they tell me the world ends” in the New York Times. The theme of the book is that the world has seen more disinformation and misinformation since the experts in McGill university published the book 20 years ago and one of the main culprits is the Chinese government. This book expresses the Chinese government’s intent to create disinformation on His Holiness and the CTA.
We are well aware that the Chinese government spreads disinformation among us by disguising themselves as Tibetans. My request is that if we have an opinion, we should express it in front of the masses; otherwise, hiding our identification is beneficial to the Chinese government.
Despite having the manpower, economy, and technology, the United States is having trouble combating Chinese disinformation.
We don’t have those, but we should be aware of what the Chinese government is up to and avoid falling into this pit and double-check the details as well as the source of the information. If we do this, it would obstruct the Chinese government’s efforts. So be careful. I don’t believe a Tibetan is using my name, and I believe a Chinese is.
Finally, I would like to remind everyone to be mindful of the Chinese government and to be wary of misinformation.
Thank you.”
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