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Chinese pressure forces censorship of Tibet, Uyghur, Hong Kong art in Bangkok exhibition

Sai, a Myanmar artist and curator who left Thailand following pressure from Chinese authorities to remove the works of Tibetan and other exiled artists from an exhibition in Bangkok, expresses that he feels "not safe at all" even after...

UK delays decision on China’s proposed ‘mega-embassy’ in London over transparency, security concerns

The UK government has delayed its decision regarding China's proposed large embassy in London after Beijing refused to provide complete and unredacted architectural plans for various buildings within the project, heightening an ongoing dispute concerning transparency and security. The...

Xi Jinping visits Lhasa ahead of 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Lhasa on 20 August 2025, marking his first visit since 2021, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region.

Tibetan monk Geshe Shersang Gyatso dies by suicide in protest against Chinese repression at Tsang monastery

Tibet Times's report indicated that his death was perceived as a final act of resistance against China's persistent repression.

Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Tibet

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 98km.

China: Under-construction bridge collapses, 12 workers dead, 4 missing

Atleast 12 construction workers were killed after a steel cable snapped during bridge construction in northwest China's Qinghai Province. Four workers remain missing, Xinhua News reported, citing officials from the emergency command headquarters handling the accident.

Tibetans, allies to protest in London against China’s proposed ‘Mega-Embassy’ near Tower of London

Tibetans and their supporting communities in the UK are planning to stage a significant protest in London on August 23, in response to China's contentious proposal to construct a "mega-embassy" at the former Royal Mint Court, adjacent to the...

Dipankar Buddhas parade through Bhaktapur celebrating Panchadan, the festival of five summer gifts

Parading through the narrow alleys and dancing to the beats of traditional musical instruments, Dipankar Buddhas were seen celebrating the Panchadan festival on Wednesday in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Chinese police allegedly beat and confine Tibetan woman in Lhasa

Tibetan woman Gonpo Kyi, sister of imprisoned businessman Dorjee Tashi, allegedly attempted suicide after repeated police assaults and unlawful confinement in Lhasa, the Central Tibetan Administration said. She sustained severe injuries while protesting Chinese authorities' mistreatment and denial of...

Report warns China’s military expansion in Tibet threatens Himalayan ecology, water security, and regional stability

"The Chinese military presence in Tibet has developed from early force deployments in the 1950s to a complex military network intricately linked to China's national defence strategy and economic framework," the report explained. As per the International Institute for...

India, China to resume direct flights: MEA

India and China agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, as a part of the discussions upon Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi's visit.

India, China to set up Working Group to advance effective border management, re-open border trade through three designated trading points

India and China held the 24th round of the Special Representatives' dialogue on the Boundary Question here on Tuesday and agreed on a series of measures to improve bilateral ties including setting up a Working Group, under the WMCC,...

Jaishankar raises concerns with Chinese Foreign Minister over China’s mega dam construction on Brahmaputra river

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday.

No change in India’s position on Taiwan: Economic, tech ties to continue, say sources after Jaishankar-Wang talks

"There is no change in our position on Taiwan. We stressed that like the rest of the world, India has a relationship with Taiwan that focuses on economic, technology and cultural ties. We intend to continue it," sources said...

India-China relations showing positive trend toward returning to cooperation, says Wang Yi

During the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India, India and China agreed to maintain the momentum of bilateral ties as the countries mark 75 years of their diplomatic ties. The talks between him and EAM Dr...

Positive momentum in ties linked to peace in border areas, de-escalation process should move forward: Jaishankar to Chinese Foreign Minister

Noting that the basis for any positive momentum in bilateral ties with China is the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that it is also essential...

China tightens crackdown in Tibet on Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday; bans rituals, arrests Tibetans

Chinese authorities increased security across Tibet ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, restricting gatherings, monitoring communications, and arresting Tibetans.

90 Tibetan children’s paintings displayed in Dharamshala restaurants to celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

The exhibition, titled "Dear Kundun" - Tibetan Children's Art Exhibition, was inaugurated on Sunday by the Tibet Fund and Khadhok, a Tibetan Artists' organisation. The event features artworks and heartfelt messages in tribute to the 90th birthday of the...

Free Tibet leads campaign against China’s ‘Mega-Embassy’ plans in London

"China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in London is more than an oversized diplomatic building; it is a multi-dimensional threat," Free Tibet said in one of its posts. "With key details of its plans redacted, there is a real risk that the...

CTA profiles Tibetan Abbot Jamyang Lekshay imprisoned for opposing China’s dam project

The Central Tibetan Administration profiled Tibetan political prisoner Jamyang Lekshay, jailed for opposing China's Kamtok Dam. Chinese authorities reportedly targeted Yena Monastery monks with re-education. The CTA condemned these actions and highlighted human rights abuses, urging the global community...

Tibetan government-in-exile celebrates 79th Indian Independence Day, expresses hope for Tibet’s freedom

Tharlam Dolma Changra, the officiating Sikyong (president) of the Tibetan government-in-exile, hoisted the Indian national flag and extended gratitude to the Government and people of India on the occasion. The celebration saw members of the Tibetan community holding both...

Tibetan Government-in-Exile remembers monk who self-immolated protesting Chinese rule

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, remembered self-immolator monk Tsewang Norbu, a 29-year-old Tibetan who set himself on fire on 15 August 2011 in protest against Chinese repression in Tibet.

Tibetan Monk missing months after arrest, family demands fair trial

As per the report, the Tibetan man was forcibly detained by the Chinese authorities in Sangchu County, Kanlho (Gannan) Prefecture in Tibet's traditional province of Amdo, incorporated into China's Gansu Province. As per CTA, the authorities, thereafter, carried out...

China “very insecure” about its single narrative: Exiled Tibetan artists resent removal of artworks due to Chinese pressure

Exiled Tibetan artists and activists on Thursday have strongly condemned the removal of Tibetan and other diaspora artworks addressing themes of state violence, authoritarian partnerships, and grassroots resistance from an international exhibition at Thailand's Bangkok Art and Culture Centre...

UK Deputy PM demands China explain redacted ‘Super-Embassy’ plans amid security, human rights concerns

The Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary of the United Kingdom, Angela Rayner, has officially requested that the Chinese government clarify why sections of its architectural designs for a proposed "super-embassy" in central London have been significantly redacted, cautioning...

Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre censors Tibetan, Uyghur works after Chinese pressure

The works that were removed were part of an exhibition titled Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity, which featured ten artists and was curated by the Myanmar Peace Museum.

China deploys robot antelope in Tibet to surveil real herds

China deployed a robot antelope in Tibet, equipped with 5G and AI, to monitor endangered species. This is part of China's broader technological expansion, using 5G infrastructure for surveillance, telemedicine, and smart herding while expanding its digital presence and...

China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link ‘near’ LAC with India: Report

China plans a massive railway linking Xinjiang and Tibet, near the LAC with India, starting construction this year. The project includes a 2,000km strategic line, posing significant engineering challenges and potential geopolitical implications due to its proximity to the...

Overseas Chinese activists rally worldwide against CCP, call for resistance in China

Initiated by China Action and the Civil Resistance Association, the two-day event kicked off on Saturday with gatherings in New York, Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Sydney, Toronto, and Tokyo.

India seeks transparency from China over construction of mega dam on River Brahmaputra

The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that they were carefully monitoring China's hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo (upper reaches of the Brahmaputra) River in Tibet.