MPs raise doubts over back-channel dialogue with China, CTA President assures contact but notes little progress

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Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 15: On the fifth day of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile’s 2025 general session on Monday, lawmakers pressed the President of the Tibetan exile government for clarity on back-channel dialogue with Beijing. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Penpa Tsering reiterated the existence of informal dialogue but acknowledged that progress has been minimal.

Parliamentarian Tenzin Jigdal questioned the CTA President on the current status of the Sino-Tibetan dialogue and the work of the Permanent Strategy Committee as the 16th Cabinet’s term draws to a close. He n...

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