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Opinion: Two Tibetans in August – China’s Dual Strategy of Attack and Propaganda

By Wangden Kyab On 13 August, China Daily published an attack on Tibetan self-immolation protest. Five days later, on 18 August, another Chinese state media outlet, People’s Daily, published a tribute to a living Tibetan portrayed as loyally guarding...

Amendment seeking overseas MP to Standing Committee fails to secure majority

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Friday rejected a proposed amendment that sought to revise the composition of its Standing Committee by introducing representation from parliamentarians representing Tibetans in North and South America; Europe; and Australasia...

Parliament adopts resolution mandating CTA officials to use Tibetan in official duties

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: The Tibetan Parliament in Exile on Friday adopted a resolution mandating leaders, officials, and staff of the exile Tibetan government officially known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), to use Tibetan in their official...

Resolution on Tibetan independence policy fails to secure majority for debate 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: A private member’s resolution seeking the adoption of a policy supporting Tibetan independence failed to secure the majority number after securing 15 votes in favour and 23 against, on Friday, during the second session...

Rights coalition urges Xi to reopen dialogue, release Panchen Lama, repeal ethnic unity law ahead of US visit

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 17: A coalition of 30 human rights organisations has called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to take immediate and verifiable steps on human rights, including resuming dialogue with representatives of the Dalai Lama, releasing the...

Lawmakers call for greater preparedness, relief for flood-hit Gegayling Tibetan settlement in Nepal

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 17: Members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Thursday called for greater preparedness and contingency planning for Tibetans in Nepal following the devastating August flash flood that caused extensive destruction in Nepal’s Rasuwa bordering Tibet...

China says PM Modi promised not to allow ‘anti-China activities’ on Indian territory

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 17: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun has claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Chinese President Xi Jinping that India would not allow its territory to be used for “anti-China activities,” following their...

Speaker of Parliament launches sweeping critique of China’s ‘Ethnic Unity Law’

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 16: The second session of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile commenced in Dharamshala on Wednesday and is scheduled to continue through September 25. Speaker Tsering Dolma Tsering Teykhang used her opening address to launch a sweeping...

China’s new exit-and-entry regulations take effect, widening control over overseas travel

Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 16: China on Tuesday brought into force a new set of regulations on Exit and Entry Administration, giving authorities broader powers to scrutinise and restrict the overseas travel of Chinese citizens while tightening requirements for...

Over 60 TYC activists detained after protesting Xi’s visit near BRICS venue in New Delhi

Tenzin Nyidon  NEW DELHI, Sept. 13: At least 64 activists of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), including Vice President Tashi Targyal and Information and International Secretary Tenzin Dehsal, were detained by Delhi Police after staging a protest near the...