Earthquake Strikes China’s Nuclear Heartland in Occupied Tibet, Raising Questions Beijing Refuses to Answer
On June 16, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Tibetan region of Amdo, shaking one of the most strategically sensitive military corridors under Chinese control.
Chinese Officials in Dechen (Tibet) Face Anti-Corruption Investigations Amid Growing Scrutiny of Chinese Bureaucracy
Several senior Tibetan officials in Dechen (Chinese: Diqing) prefecture, located in present-day Yunnan Province, have been investigated in recent months by China's anti-graft agency,...
Nepal Defies Beijing: Panchen Lama’s Visit Rejected in Bold Diplomatic Move
In a dramatic and bold assertion of sovereignty, Nepal has decisively shut down plans for a visit by the Chinese Communist Party-backed Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, citing its policy of neutrality on religious matters. This move has sparked intense diplomatic ripples, showcasing Kathmandu’s resolve to maintain its geopolitical balance amid mounting pressures from its northern neighbor.
Belt & Road, Bound and Burdened: The Hidden Dangers of China’s Economic Reach
As China’s overseas investments accelerate and US influence recedes in parts of the world, the question is no longer whether Beijing’s economic footprint is growing it clearly is. The real question is whether the international community is prepared to confront the long-term consequences of allowing one state’s capital to reshape ecosystems, labor systems, and political choices across entire regions.
China Tightens Grip on Catholics as “Sinicization” Deepens, Vatican Deal Faces Renewed Criticism
According to Human Rights Watch, pressure on Catholics who refuse to join the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association has intensified.
Chinese Communist Party’s September 3 Parade: Guns in the Square, Fear in the System
On September 3, the world will see China’s latest weapons. But the real headline is this: a regime that parades missiles in its capital is telling you, without words, that it is terrified of ideas.
Hongqi Bridge Collapse: A Warning Sign of Tibet’s Environmental Crisis
The recent collapse of the Hongqi Bridge in Tibet has once again drawn global attention to the environmental devastation and instability resulting from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) aggressive and often unregulated development agenda in the region. What was meant to symbolize “progress” and connectivity instead became a tragic emblem of ecological neglect and political recklessness.
Protest Outside Chinese Embassy Alleges Systematic Suppression of Petitioners
A live broadcast held outside the Chinese Embassy has brought renewed attention to allegations of systemic repression by Chinese authorities against domestic petitioners and dissenting voices.
TikTok: National Security Risk or Political Plaything?
The United States is not the first democracy to confront TikTok’s risks. In 2020, India permanently banned TikTok, WeChat, and more than 50 other Chinese apps, citing national security and data privacy concerns. The Indian government declared the apps “a threat to the sovereignty and integrity of India,” pointing to their potential misuse in data mining and surveillance.
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.