United for Freedom!
On June 20, 2024, 30 young activists from Tibetan, Uyghur, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong communities gathered in Taiwan to form a cross-movement alliance. Participants included Chemi Lhamo and Tsela Zoksang from Students for a Free Tibet (SFT), Athena Tong, a Hong Kong scholar, Jeffery Ngo from the Hong Kong Democracy Council, and Kavsar Kurbash, a Uyghur youth activist from Switzerland.
The Tibet-China Resolution Act: A Critical Step Towards Justice and Freedom
In a historic move on June 12, 2024, the U.S. Congress passed the Promoting a Resolution to the
Tibet-China Dispute Act, a bipartisan bill designed to support Tibet and counter China's oppressive
policies. This legislation represents a bold and necessary stand against China's ongoing human rights
abuses and its decades-long attempt to erase Tibetan identity and culture.
Power Struggles and Purges: Xi Jinping’s Brutal Crackdown on Top Chinese Officials
In recent months, China has witnessed an unsettling trend of high-profile disappearances and dismissals among its top government officials. This pattern, characterized by sudden vanishing acts, forced resignations, and harsh prison sentences on seemingly trumped-up charges, underscores a deeper power struggle within the Communist Party under Xi Jinping’s leadership. The developments hint at a regime increasingly reliant on manipulative and dictatorial tactics to maintain control.
Tibet University Under Siege: Lang Fukuan’s Indoctrination Agenda to Erase Tibetan Identity
In a recent visit to Tibet University on June 18, Vice Chairman Lang Fukuan of the Tibet Autonomous Region led an investigation into the construction of ideological and political courses. This visit, occurring under the direct influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and General Secretary Xi Jinping, signals a troubling expansion of the strategies used in colonial boarding schools now being applied at the university level. The ideological programming being implemented aims to further erode Tibetan culture and language, posing a grave threat to Tibetan identity and autonomy.
China’s Aggressive Tactics in the South China Sea: A Bully on the High Seas
In the early hours of June 17, a Philippine resupply ship entered waters near the Ren'ai Reef, also known as Second Thomas Shoal. The Chinese Coast Guard responded by taking "control measures," accusing the Philippine vessel of illegal entry. Despite repeated warnings from China, the Philippine ship proceeded with its mission, leading to a confrontation.
Dalai Lama Arrives in New York for Knee Treatment, Suspends Public Engagements
The Dalai Lama, 88, has arrived in New York for medical treatment, specifically for his knees. His office announced that he will not be holding any public engagements from June 20 onwards until further notice. This marks his first visit to the United States since June 2017, when he last visited for a routine medical check-up at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, New York.