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China-India relations “overwhelmingly defined by friendly cooperation”: Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted that China-India relations, despite challenges, remain defined by cooperation. He called for stronger dialogue, trade, cultural exchanges, and mutual understanding, while underlining the importance of strategic partnership, economic ties, and collaboration in...
Human Rights Watch urges China to Free Tibetan rights advocate Zhang Yadi
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Chinese authorities to release Zhang Yadi immediately. The 22-year-old student and Tibetan rights advocate faces serious charges that could result in a lengthy prison sentence. HRW reports that Zhang, also known as Tara,...
China accused of silencing SOAS-bound student over Tibet advocacy
Zhang had been preparing to begin a Master's program in Anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, in September 2025 on a prestigious scholarship. Zhang's disappearance has sparked deep concern among academics, activists,...
Enforced disappearance of Tibetan monk Dhargye arrested by China enters fifth year, families left in dark
Tibetan monk Venerable Dhargye has been missing for over four years since his arrest by Chinese authorities in Lhasa in 2021. While police gave false assurances of his release, no charges or updates have been provided. Tibetans continue to...
Tibetan parliament in-exile appoints two additional election commissioners to start general election process from October 2025
The process is expected to begin in October this year and is scheduled to be completed by May 2026. The eight-day session was held from 10 to 18 September 2025.
China questioned by UN experts over enforced detention of Tibetan activist
A group of United Nations human rights experts has expressed crucial concern over the enforced detention and reported torture of Tibetan activist Namkyi, urging China to explain her treatment and uphold international human rights standards, as reported by the...
Human Rights in China raises concern over rising repression and global surveillance exports
Human Rights in China (HRIC) has issued its latest weekly brief, highlighting a troubling escalation in state repression, legal manoeuvring, and the global export of surveillance tools by Beijing.
“India’s success also contributes to global development, ” says Dalai Lama in his birthday note to PM Modi
The Tibetan spiritual leader described himself as a "proud messenger of India," highlighting the country's democratic values and religious pluralism.
UN experts reject China’s meddling in the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation process
Five UN experts condemned China's interference in the Dalai Lama's succession, saying the decision belongs to the Dalai Lama, Tibetans, and the Buddhist community. They called for governments to reject Beijing's candidate, safeguard religious freedom, and apply targeted sanctions,...
Dharamshala: Tibetan Parliament-in-exile to standardise Tibetan national flag in upcoming session
The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, currently holding its 10th session of the 17th Parliament in Dharamshala, is set to formalise standards for the Tibetan National Flag, an essential symbol of the Tibetan freedom movement.
“China wants to control everything. You have no idea what the Chinese system is,” warns Lobsang Sangay on India-China thaw
"You think you can have relations, you can deal with the Chinese, but you have no idea what the Chinese system, the Chinese world order is. They want to control everything... If China becomes number one, you know, the...
“Tibet is the palm; the 5 fingers are Ladakh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, & AP “: Tibet’s former PM on China’s expansionism
Sangay, while speaking to ANI, said that China's President eyed Tibet for its extensive minerals and mines.
WUC weekly brief highlights UN warning, transnational repression and Uyghur disappearances
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting attention to ongoing human rights abuses in East Turkistan, Beijing's campaign of intimidation against Uyghurs abroad, corporate complicity in forced labour, and the unresolved disappearance of Gulshan Abbas.
Dalai Lama congratulates Sushila Karki on appointment as interim Nepal PM
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday extended congratulations to Sushila Karki upon her appointment as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal.
India thanks China on reopening of border crossings for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims after Nepal’s protest
The border crossings for Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are now operational, enabling them to return to India via Nepal safely and smoothly, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said.
China’s crackdown deepens: Lawyers, activists, and minorities face escalating restrictions
China's human rights situation draws global concern as lawyers, activists, and ethnic minorities face growing repression. Laws targeting ethnic unity and cybersecurity increase pressure on Tibetans, Uyghurs, and dissenters. Despite risks, activists, including feminists and Qi Hong, continue resisting,...
Indian Embassy in China issues advisory for citizens stranded in Tibet during Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The Indian Embassy in Beijing advised citizens stranded in Tibet during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to exercise caution due to Nepal's situation, high altitude, and tough terrain, urging them to follow local advisories and contact the embassies in Beijing...
UNHRC’s Volker Turk raises alarm on global human rights crisis as Tibet faces deepening repression
At the UNHRC, High Commissioner Volker Turk warned that human rights face global threats, citing conflicts, shrinking freedoms, and discrimination. Despite some progress, Tibetans endure repression, cultural assimilation, and arbitrary detentions. He urged urgent international action to protect peace,...
Tibetan activists worldwide demand immediate release of ailing environmentalist A-Nya Sengdra
Tibetan youth and activists across Europe and the United States have launched coordinated protests against the Chinese government following its unexpected and arbitrary decision to extend the prison sentence of Tibetan environmentalist A-Nya Sengdra.
“Voices from Margins”: Side event at Human Rights Council highlights urgent minority rights concerns in South Asia
The Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), together with partners, hosted a side event on Monday at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva titled, "Voices from the Margins: Protecting Minority Rights in South Asia." The event...
Behind the facade: China accused of using schools to erase Tibetan identity
China has opened a new boarding school in eastern Tibet for children aged 9-12, which rights groups say is part of a campaign to assimilate Tibetan children, separate them from families, and erode their language, culture, and identity. Experts...
147 Tibet rights groups condemn China’s crackdown, demand activist’s release
A coalition of Tibet-focused organisations condemned China's crackdown on Tibetan activists, including A-Nya Sengdra, whose prison term was extended to February 2026. Rights groups highlighted worsening conditions, harassment of cultural and environmental defenders, and urged international action, warning that...
Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Tibet
An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Tibet in the early hours of Friday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology.
Tibetan Lama Tulku Palden Wangyal reportedly died in Chinese custody after prolonged detention
Tulku Palden Wangyal, Head Lama of several Choegyal Monasteries, died in Chinese custody at 53 after years of imprisonment and mistreatment. The Central Tibetan Administration condemned his death as part of Beijing's suppression of Tibetan religious leaders and called...
Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering rejects Beijing’s claim over the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation
Speaking at the 65th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamshala, Tsering said Beijing has "no legitimate right whatsoever" to interfere in the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist practice of recognising reincarnations, as...
TCHRD criticises Xi Jinping’s Tibet visit as ‘stage-managed spectacle’
The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy criticised Xi Jinping's Lhasa visit, calling it a "stage-managed" display that ignored Tibetan autonomy. The report highlighted Sinicisation, restricted Tibetan language and culture, and alleged forced labour, intermarriage, and resource displacement,...
Tibetan leader A-Nya Sengdra faces an extended jail term amid rights outcry
Chinese authorities have extended Tibetan activist A-Nya Sengdra's prison term, delaying his release to February 2026. Known for fighting corruption and environmental crimes, he has faced isolation and health concerns. Rights groups warn this reflects China's ongoing crackdown on...
CTA condemns China’s ‘Weapon of Fear’ on International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
In a statement shared on X, the Tibetan government-in-exile said that Chinese authorities routinely detain Tibetans in secrecy, depriving them of their rights and subjecting them to inhuman torture.
CTA highlights plight of Tibetan monk jailed for celebrating Dalai Lama’s birthday
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile, has profiled Tibetan political prisoner Lobsang Gephel, shedding light on his ongoing imprisonment for the simple act of celebrating the 80th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama.
Nobel Peace Centre pulls China-made Dalai Lama ornaments after backlash
"This represents globalisation at its most appalling: a spiritual leader oppressed in China is being commercialised by China itself," wrote the advocacy group Chinese Youth Stand 4 Tibet, which connects Chinese-Tibetan youth and is led by activist Ginger Duan,...


































