US Support for Tibetans
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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.
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US Urges Nepal to Legally Register and Protect Tibetan Refugees
The United States Department of State in a statement to Radio Free Asia urged Nepal government to legally register and protect Tibetan refugees. As the Chinese influence over Nepal grows stronger, Tibetan refugees in the country are being strictly monitored to not allow activities that are sensitive to the Chinese government. It urged Nepal follow…
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Historic Feat: US State Dept. Officially Host Elected Tibetan Leader
In a historic feat, the US state department has officially hosted the elected Tibetan leader on Friday. This development was a follow up after the appointment of Robert A. Destro of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor to serve as the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues on Wednesday.
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US Appoints Long Vacant Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
The United States government has appointed a new officer to the long vacant post of Special Coordinator for Tibetan issues. According to a press release by the US State Department on Wednesday, a new special coordinator for Tibetan issues. The Special Coordinator seat had remained vacant under the Trump Administration since 2017.
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US Bans Chinese Officials Responsible for Blocking Access to Tibet
United States on Tuesday announced the imposition of entry bans on some Chinese officials. The move is a part of implementing the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Law passed by the US president in 2018. The demand for reciprocity in terms of access into Tibet by the US has never been recognised by China leading to…
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United States Says Thank You India for Hosting The Dalai Lama
The United States on Monday applauded India for hosting the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in exile. Coinciding with 85th birthday of the spiritual leader, US in a greeting message on the occasion thanked India for hosting the Dalai Lama. Though the important event could not be held with usual ceremony, people…
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Trump Prevented a Top Aide From Meeting Dalai Lama: Bolton’s Book
According to the new book from former US National Security Advisor John Bolton, President Donald Trump had prevented a top aide from meeting Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Room Where It Happened is a memoir of the former advisor’s term at the White House. It has been published on Tuesday amid rising…
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US Passes Bill to Sanction Chinese Interference in Dalai Lama Successor
The US House of Representative on Tuesday passed a bill to sanction Chinese interference in the selection of His Holiness the Dalai Lama successor. In a historic victory to Tibet, The Tibetan Policy and Support Bill was passed in the house with an overwhelming mandate. The bill represents a major update to the landmark Tibet…