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Notable Tibetan writer Dhi Lhaden released after four years in Chinese prison

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, Aug 8: Tibetan writer Lobsang Lhundup known widely by his pen name Dhi Lhaden has been released from Chinese prison after serving four years in prison according to multiple sources. The writer was arrested in...

Team Tibet bows out of CONIFA Asia Cup

DHARAMSHALA, August 7: The Tibetan men’s national football team’s aspirations at the CONIFA Asia Cup came to an end after two consecutive losses in the group stage of the tournament. The team’s efforts on the field were met with disappointment...

Chinese Government’s new religious guidelines spark concerns over assimilation efforts

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 6: The Chinese government is set to enforce new guidelines on religious activities within the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including occupied regions beginning September 1. The contentious regulations, recently revealed by Radio Free Asia...

Record-breaking tourism surge in Tibet raises concerns over cultural impact

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 6: The so called Tibet Autonomous Region has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with July recording an all-time high in passenger throughput since the inception of civil aviation in the region in 1965. While...