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Laos: 11 years of government inaction on Sombath Somphone’s enforced disappearance

(Bangkok) – On the 11-year anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone, we, the undersigned civil society organizations and individuals, strongly condemn the Lao government’s continued failure to provide necessary information as to his fate...

US House panel on China vows to hold Beijing, Hong Kong accountable for targeting activists abroad

Hearing featuring testimony of alleged victims of transnational repression comes hours before Hong Kong announcement of new HK$1 million bounties.

CTA Will Not Shy Away From Calling Out Beijing over Prevailing Repressive Policies in Tibet: Kalon Norzin Dolma

Brussels: The CTA’s Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) Kalon Norzin Dolma successfully wrapped up two-day visit to Brussels. In Belgium, Kalon met with Els van Hoof, Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee, and Belgian Federal Parliament and her...

European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Abduction and Forced Assimilation of Tibetan Children

Brussels: The European Parliament on Thursday adopted with a large majority a resolution condemning repressive forced assimilation of Tibetan children in Chinese state-run boarding schools in Tibet. This resolution comes at the helm of a robust debate held late...

Humans should Prioritise Promoting Compassionate and Harmonious World: His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Siliguri: Following His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s arrival to Siliguri (West Bengal) from Gangtok, a massive number of followers and devotees joyously received the Buddhist leader to Sed-Gyued monastery in Salugara for His teaching earlier this morning. Upon arrival,...

Speaker of Tibetan Parliament Congratulates Madhya Pradesh’s New Chief Minister Mohan Lal Yadav

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, on behalf of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and Tibetans around the world congratulated Shri Mohan Lal Yadav Chief Minister Madhya Pradesh on his election victory. Congratulating the CM, the Speaker...

Kalon Norzin Dolma Continues Advocacy for Tibet, Meets Belgian and French Government Officials

Dharamshala: Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the CTA  who is currently embarking on a four-day official tour of Belgium and Paris met with various government officials. Kalon held a series of meetings with them focusing on Tibet including the...

Office of Tibet in Taiwan Commemorates Nobel Peace Prize Day and 25th Founding Anniversary

Taiwan: The Office of Tibet in Taiwan commemorated the 34th anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize conferment to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The office also marked the celebration of its 25th founding anniversary on the same day. The event...

Sister of imprisoned Tibetan businessman and her husband detained for staging protest

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 14: Chinese authorities have reportedly detained Gonpo Kyi, the sister of the imprisoned Tibetan businessman Dorjee Tashi, and her husband, Choekyong for staging a protest in front of the Lhasa People’s Court on Dec....

The Chinese Police arrested Justice Advocates Gonpo Kyi and Her Husband Choekyong

Gonpo Kyi and her husband, Choekyong have been arrested for appealing a retrial of unfair imprisonment to the renowned Tibetan businessman, Dorjee Tashi. During a protest in front of Lhasa intermediate People’s court to appeal a retrial for Dorjee...

US Commission condemns violence and harassment by pro-China groups

By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec 14: The bipartisan and bicameral Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) conducted a press conference at Capitol Hill on Tuesday, highlighting the escalation of violence and harassment directed towards Tibetans and others by pro-China factions...

Deputy Speaker led Parliamentary Delegation in Delhi Meet Political Leaders

Delhi: A delegation from the standing committee of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, led by Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang and comprising MPs Tenpa Yarphel, Geshe Lharampa Gowo Lobsang Phende, Tsaneytsang Dhondup Tashi, on their second day of advocacy initiatives in...

Manichaeism worshipped Jesus, Buddha. This Silk Road religion’s strength became its weakness

Manichaean icons and ideas trickled into the art of Tibet and Japan, with Mani and Jesus represented as Buddhas.

Lawmaker demands investigation of China-sponsored violence during San Francisco APEC summit protest

(TibetanReview.net, Dec13’23) – The assault on protesters, including Tibetans, by pro-Beijing counter-demonstrators and the police inaction during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in San Francisco in the middle of last month smacked of orders “from above” and...

China supports Pakistan, questioning Indian apex court’s verdict on J&K’s status

(TibetanReview.net, Dec13’23) – Voicing support for its all-weather friend and India’s arch-enemy Pakistan, China has said Dec 12 that the Kashmir issue should be resolved through dialogue and consultation between India and Pakistan. India’s position is that the Kashmir...

The 20 Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living

Dogs with low energy levels and high trainability like golden retrievers, Chinese shar peis and whippets thrive in apartments.

China's Global Repression a Risk for the US: Commission Advising Congress

China has a toolkit to silence critics in the U.S. and worldwide, hurting countries' sovereignty, citizens' rights, and weakening law enforcement, a report says.

Satellite Images Show China Building Houses on Neighbor's Territory

New imagery shows China's ecosystem of villages coming up across the border, inside Bhutan's territory.