His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bodh Gaya
By Soumya Singh Tarang / January 2, 2019
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on December 16, for a series of teachings, continuing with his theme of Ahimsa or non-violence as the primary goal of all sentient beings. His visit included a three-day debate, an Interfaith Forum meeting, the laying of a foundation read more →
Reciprocal Access is Now Law!
By Martin Korner / January 2, 2019
The Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act was signed by US President Donald Trump and will, in theory, make Tibet more accessible toTibet for American officials, journalists and citizens. “This law marks a new era of US support for Tibetans and a challenge to China’s discriminatory policies in Tibet.” International Campaign read more →
Tibetan Anti-Corruption Activist Detained
By Anna Huggenberg / January 2, 2019
A-nya Sengdra, 47, a popular Tibetan activist,has been held in detention since September 4 when he was publicly arrested and beaten up at the roadside. News of the detention is only now emerging because of the lock-down on communications in the area and has been reported by the Tibetan Centre read more →
Sikyong Visits Australia
By Pasang Dolma / December 26, 2018
The Canberra-based Office of Tibet of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) organized a “Thank You Australia” event, which was celebrated by the Tibetan community there, at the Australian Parliament building on December 5. Australia’s Minister for Indigenous Health, Ken Wyatt, graced the occasion as the special guest. The event was read more →
Study Finds Less Dissent Expressed on Chinese Social Media
By Sarah Gittleman / December 17, 2018
The Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) – an international research institute that analyses the political, economic, social, technological and ecological developments in China, and the corresponding global impacts – has released its most recent report regarding the state of pluralistic debate on Chinese social media in Xi Jinping’s “New read more →
Reciprocal Access to Tibet: Approved!
By Mary Trewartha / December 16, 2018
The United States Congress has unanimously passed the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act which now goes to President Trump, who is expected to sign the bill into law. It was passed by the US House Judiciary Committee and the full House of Representatives in September and the United States Senate read more →
Chinese Informers to be Rewarded
By Lodoe Gyatso / December 16, 2018
A new law aimed at encouraging people to report “illegal content” has been passed in China, effectively co-opting private citizens into the security apparatus of the Chinese state. This affects Tibetans living under Chinese occupation as rewards are offered to people who inform on others suspected of reading or speaking read more →
China Deploys “Hunter-Killer” Drones to Patrol Southern Borders
By Anisha Francis / December 16, 2018
Less than a fortnight after reporting successful negotiations with India over border disputes and political trust, China has deployed military grade drones capable of carrying high grade weapons to patrol its borders. According to reports in the state-run Global Times, GJ-2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) have been deployed along the read more →
A Mission for Peace
By Soumya Singh Tarang / December 12, 2018
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama preached a message of peace in a three-day teaching tour in Sansika, Farrukabad (Western Uttar Pradesh), the sacred ground that marks Gautam Buddha’s return to Earth. Interpreting lessons by Shantideva, he continues on his mission to make the 21st century an emblem of warm-heartedness read more →
Reciprocal Access: Good News!
By Mary Trewartha / December 5, 2018
There is progress in the United States on the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Bill. On November 28 it was unanimously approved by the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It was cosponsored by Senators Bernie Sanders and Cory Gardner. The Senate is now expected to take up the bill. The read more →