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Tibet’s long wait for justice: Decades of international appeals, China’s unyielding grip
Decades of UN concern over Tibet have failed to bring change as China resists scrutiny, tightening control over culture, religion, and freedoms. The post Tibet’s long wait for justice: Decades of international appeals, China’s unyielding grip appeared first on...
China Pressures Bangkok Gallery to Censor Tibet, Uyghur Art
Bangkok gallery censors Tibet, Uyghur and Hong Kong art after Chinese pressure, sparking free expression concerns.
China Begins Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Construction Near Ladakh Border
China launches Xinjiang–Tibet rail near Ladakh, boosting border access and heightening India–China security concerns.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Addresses Tibetans in Nainital, Emphasises His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Enduring Global Significance
Nainital: On the morning of 8 August 2025, Sikyong Penpa Tsering departed from Varanasi for Nainital, arriving at Pantnagar Airport at 2:30 PM. Upon arrival, Sikyong was warmly received by Dr. Tsewang Phuntsok, Dehradun Tibetan Settlement Officer; Yeshe Thubten,...
India-China LAC border posts to get climate-resilient upgrade, relief for jawans in -45°C
CNN-News18 has accessed govt document that details a plan of ITBP to bring on board a consultant at cost of Rs 1.25 crore to prepare design for a BOP for high-altitude regions.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Visits Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Highlights Concerns Over Declining Enrolment
Varanasi: On 7 August 2025 at 12:30 PM, Sikyong Penpa Tsering arrived at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS) in Varanasi. Sikyong was warmly welcomed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Wangchuk Dorjee Negi, Registrar Dr. Sunita Chandra, along...
China set to begin building strategic East Turkestan-Tibet Railway this year
(TibetanReview.net, Aug10’25) – China is to launch this year one of the world’s most ambitious railway projects with great strategic value that would link the resource-rich, occupied territories of East Turkestan (Chinese: Xinjiang) and Tibet by 2035. The report...
India says China in occupation of 38,000 sq km of its territory since 1962
(TibetanReview.net, Aug10’25) – China has been in “illegal occupation” of approximately 38,000 sq km of Indian territory at the end of the Sino-India conflict of 1962, reported the PTI news agency Aug 9, citing a government response in Parliament....
India voices concern over China’s mega dam project on Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet
India is concerned about China's mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, fearing impacts on South Asia's ecology and water security, urging transparency and consultation.
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.
Tibetans in exile condemn TAR official’s remark on China having final say on Dalai Lama’s reincarnation
A prominent Tibetan writer and activist, Tsundue called the TAR official a "Chinese puppet" and emphasised that the Dalai Lama is the overall representative of the Tibetan community and tradition.
Tibetan Culture and Advocacy Highlighted in Chile Through Public Talk “Echoes of Tibet: Sustaining Identity Through Culture and Tradition in Exile”
Chile: On 8 August 2025, the Universidad de Tarapacá in Arica hosted Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) for a public talk titled “Echoes of Tibet: Sustaining Identity Through...
UK Parliament Ends Unsolicited Distribution of Chinese State-Run Newspaper
In a decisive move against foreign influence, the UK House of Commons has ended the unsolicited distribution of China Daily, a Chinese Communist Party–owned newspaper, to Members of Parliament (MPs). The decision follows a formal review prompted by concerns...
China Demolishes Hundreds of Buddhist Stupas and Sacred Statues in Drakgo, Tibet, Amid Tightened Repression
In a grave assault on Tibetan religious heritage, Chinese authorities have demolished more than 300 Buddhist stupas and two revered statues in Drakgo (Ch: Luhuo) County, Karze (Ganzi) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the traditional Tibetan province of Kham. The...
Tibet: Strategic chessboard in China’s grand design
In the shadow of the Himalayas lies a land whose spiritual resonance and geopolitical weight have long captivated empires. For China, Tibet is no longer just a frontier—it… The post Tibet: Strategic chessboard in China’s grand design appeared first...
Chinese students deployed as spies in British varsities: Report
A UK report alleges Chinese students in British universities are pressured by the CCP to spy and silence critical discussion. CSSAs are implicated as CCP extensions. Universities, reliant on Chinese funding, may be censoring research and collaborating on sensitive...
Bureaucrat offers a window to Arunachal Pradesh
History of Arunachal Pradesh is told in a lucid, anecdotal style through historic milestones which changed the shape of the Northeast. The post Bureaucrat offers a window to Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on The Sunday Guardian.
China to drop Tibetan as core subject in national entrance exam
China is removing Tibetan language as a core subject in Tibet's college entrance exam. This policy, according to the government, aims to improve Tibetans' career prospects, but critics see it as part of a broader effort to assimilate Tibetans...
US think-tank envisions a non-communist China, but not independent Tibet
NEW DELHI: Books, especially on geopolitics, and think-tanks occasionally either contribute, or point to, the thinking of a government or growing tensions. In the backdrop of the current… The post US think-tank envisions a non-communist China, but not independent...
Thai exhibit on authoritarian governments forced to remove works on Tibet etc critical of China
(TibetanReview.net, Aug09’25) – An exhibition on authoritarian governments held in Thailand has been forced to remove materials about Beijing’s treatment of ethnic minorities and Hong Kong at China’s “request”, reported Reuters Aug 9. The move is seen as a...
China’s lower Yarlung Tsangpo Dam could tip geopolitical scales
China's aggressive push to construct the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo is more than a developmental project; it's a strategic weapon in Beijing's escalating water war against South Asia, reports Borderlens.
World News Live Updates: Fiji Leads Climate Relocation Amidst Insufficient Global Aid
From geopolitics to climate, tech to social change, News18 World live blog delivers real-time updates on what is the latest from around the globe
Celebrating Compassion in Chile on the 90th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Chile: On 7 August 2025, the Office of Tibet, Latin America successfully organised the 90th birthday celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Arica, Chile which is a coastal city in northern Chile nestled between the Pacific...
Chinese students allegedly deployed as spies in British Universities: Report
The investigation, conducted by UK-China Transparency (UKCT), surveyed academics in Chinese studies programmes across Britain. The findings, reported by Breitbart London, claim that Chinese students studying in the UK are being pressured by CCP officials and police to gather...
China to drop Tibetan as core subject in university entrance exams, sparking fears of cultural erasure
Beijing's push to intensify Sinicization across the Tibetan Plateau has taken a significant step forward, with the Communist Party of China's top Tibetan leader announcing that the Tibetan language will no longer be a core subject in the region's...








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