Tibetan Monk Sentenced to Three Years for Alleged ‘Separatism’ in Secret Chinese Trial
China has sentenced Lobsang Thabkhey, a 55-year-old Tibetan monk and librarian at Kirti Monastery in Ngaba County, Sichuan Province, to three years in prison for alleged separatist activities, according to a report by the Tibetan service of Radio Free Asia on September 13.
China Intensifies Crackdown on Tibetans Ahead of 75th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of...
As China prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on October 1, its top security official has called for an aggressive crackdown on separatist activities in Tibetan areas, raising concerns over heightened repression in the region.
Beijing Intensifies Crackdown on Kirti Monastery Students with Forced Enrollment in State Schools
In a sudden display of Beijing's ongoing campaign against Tibetan culture and education, Chinese authorities in County, have seized control of the Kirti Monastery School, forcing over 200 students out of 900, aged 6 to 14, to enroll in state-run boarding schools. The remaining students have been sent home and instructed to enroll in state-run schools instead of monastery schools.
Protests in Hunan Call for Democracy and the End of Xi Jinping’s Rule
In a rare act of defiance, a protest banner was displayed in Xinhua County, Hunan province, calling for democracy and the end of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s rule. The banner, hung from a pedestrian footbridge, bore slogans advocating for democratic elections and the ousting of Xi, reminiscent of the 2022 ‘Bridge Man’ protest in Beijing.
A Looming Environmental Catastrophe in Tibet: As Major Lake Merges after 4000 yrs
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China’s Sinicization Agenda: Suppressing Ethnic Identity and Cultural Diversity
China's recent push to Sinicize the art and literature of ethnic minorities marks a disturbing escalation in its ongoing efforts to undermine and assimilate diverse cultural identities within its borders. Pan Yue, the head of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, recently criticized ethnic minority works that fail to emphasize a unified Chinese national identity, singling out Tibetan and Uyghur cultural expressions as particularly problematic.
Investigate Forced Labor in Tibetan Mines, Urges Rights Group
Investigate Forced Labor in Tibetan Mines, Urges Rights Group
A prominent human rights organization has called for an urgent investigation into suspected forced labor practices...
Communist Party of China Sanctions US Representative McGovern Amidst Criticism of Human Rights Abuses
Representative McGovern, a long-time advocate for human rights, has been a vocal critic of China's brutal treatment of ethnic minorities. He has repeatedly condemned the Chinese government's systematic oppression of Tibetans and Uyghurs, labelling it as nothing short of cultural genocide. His criticisms extend to the forced Sinicization policies in the Tibetan Autonomous Region, where the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has sought to erase Tibetan cultural and religious identity.
CTA Launches Investigation into Death Threats Against the Dalai Lama
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has announced that its Security Department will conduct a thorough investigation into recent death threats against His Holiness the...
Movie Premiere of “Amala: The Life Struggle of Dalai Lama’s Sister” in Vienna Draws...
Vienna, 14 September 2024 – Despite continuous heavy rains, the highly anticipated premiere of the movie Amala: The Life Struggle of Dalai Lama's Sister was successfully held at the Cine Center movie theatre in Vienna. Sixty people, including members of the Tibetan diaspora and human rights advocates, braved the weather to attend the event, which shines a spotlight on the hardships faced by Gyalyum Chenmo, the Dalai Lama’s mother, and the struggles of her family under Chinese rule.