In a chilling display of state censorship, Gong Lajja, also known as Tashi Nyima, was arrested on August 28 by the Dege County Police of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture during a live broadcast. Gong Lajja, a popular social media influencer known for his efforts to promote Tibetan language and culture, had amassed over 75,000 followers on Kuaishou and more than 200,000 subscribers across multiple...
High in the remote stretches of the Tibetan Plateau, China has made its presence felt in bold fashion, carving a colossal 600-foot-long message into the landscape. Inscribed in characters large enough to be read from space, the message reads, “Long live the Chinese Communist Party.” It is not just a symbol, but part of an extensive network of security fortifications along China’s border with Nepal, raising questions about Beijing’s growing influence over its southern neighbor.