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Full integration by Sinicization drive reported launched in Gansu Tibetan area
(TibetanReview.net, Dec05’25) – The Chinese party leader of the historically Amdo Tibetan area in Gansu province had recently undertaken a tour to enforce Beijing’s most recent directive to fully implement “the Party’s strategy for governing Tibet in the new...
TWA marks 30th anniversary of historic ‘Silent Protest’ in Beijing by exile Tibetan women
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) on Friday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the historic ‘Silent Protest’ held during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in September 1995. The event, observed...
China rearrests Tibetan singer Ah Sang after brief release in August
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 5: Chinese authorities have once again detained popular Tibetan youth singer Ah Sang, just weeks after his short-lived release in early August, according to the Washington-based International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). His current whereabouts remain unknown. Ah...
[Book Review] The Robe and the Sword: How Buddhist Extremism Is Shaping Modern Asia by Sonia Faleiro
A Book Review Submitted by an Anonymous Contributor to Tsamtruk.com. Two Buddhisms: How Faleiro’s New Book Separates Aggressors from the Oppressed In the collective imagination of the West, Buddhism is frequently reduced to a monolith of serenity – a...
TWA Commemorates 30th Anniversary of Historic ‘Silent Protest’ in Beijing
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 5 Dec: The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) today commemorated the 30th anniversary of the ‘Silent Protest’ staged in Beijing by a delegation of exiled Tibetan women during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women...
TIBETAN YOUTH CONGRESS PRESIDENT MEETING WITH SHRI PANKAJ GOYAL, NATIONAL GENERAL SECRETARY OF BHARAT TIBET SAHYOG MANCH (BTSM)
Today 5th Dec 2025, The Tibetan Youth Congress president, convened a meeting with Shri Pankaj Goyal, National General Secretary of Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM). During the meeting, the Tibetan Youth Congress presented a Souvenir of Appreciation to Shri...
Tawang Conference Revives Legacy of 6th Dalai Lama
CM Pema Khandu led a Tawang conference honoring the 6th Dalai Lama, urging a revival of his overlooked cultural and literary legacy in the Himalayas.
Tashi Thondup Deported from Shanghai Over ‘Tibetan Connection’
Indian citizen Tashi Thondup was detained and deported from Shanghai airport after Chinese officials racially profiled him for having "Tibetan facial features."
CTA Invites Himachal CM to Officiate Dalai Lama’s Nobel Anniversary
A CTA delegation invited Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to be Chief Guest at the Dalai Lama's 36th Nobel Peace Prize anniversary on December 10.
China’s move to tax condoms to boost births a non-starter
(TibetanReview.net, Dec04’25) – Running out of viable options to address its demographic crisis, China has decided to impose a 13% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on condoms and other contraceptive products only to be asked, “If you can’t afford a taxed...
ICT’s Washington Internship Program for Tibetan Americans open for application
December 4, 2025 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is now accepting applications for the Washington Internship Program for Tibetan Americans (WIPTA) for summer 2026. The deadline to apply is January 23, 2026. The post ICT’s Washington Internship Program for Tibetan...
Senior Chinese leader pushes intensified ‘sinicization’ of Tibetan Buddhism during visit to Labrang Monastery
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 4: He Moubao, the Secretary of the Kanlho (Gannan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Party Committee, has renewed calls for the systematic “sinicization” of Tibetan Buddhism during an inspection tour across the prefecture, including a prominent stop...
TIBETAN YOUTH CONGRESS PRESIDENT MEETING WITH DELEGATION AT DELHI
On 4th December 2025, the President of the Tibetan Youth Congress held a productive meeting with Mr. Ibrahim Beshtawi, Counsellor at the Embassy of the State of Palestine, New Delhi. The discussion centered on strengthening global engagement and exploring...
CTA to Use Corpus Fund for Student Scholarships as USAID Grant Faces Delay
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 4 Dec: The Education Department of the Central Tibetan Administration, commonly referred to as the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, will use its corpus fund to provide scholarships for Tibetan students “next week,” as the USAID grant of...
New Tibetan voices rise against China’s oppression
All three emphasised the urgent need to rejuvenate Tibetan democracy and strengthen efforts against China's escalating repression in Tibet, as reported by Phayul.
Tawang hosts 4-day international conference on Tibetan spiritual leader Sixth Dalai Lama Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the first ever International Conference on Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso, the Sixth Dalai Lama born here in Tawang.
Tashi Thondup Detained For More than Six Hours at Shanghai Airport Before Being Deported
Reported by Kelsang Jinpa Edited by Pema Tso Translated by TenGyal Tashi Thondup, who hails from Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh,India was stopped by authorities at Shanghai airport, on the allegation that “his face did not look like an Indian.”...
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Leaders Meet HP Speaker, Chief Minister, Lawmakers, Reaffirming Strong Ties
Dharamshala, 3 December 2025: During the Winter Session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) held at Tapovan, Dharamshala, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykang, along with members of the Standing Committee of the...
Tibetan youth singer A-sang rearrested after brief release in August, current whereabouts unknown
December 3, 2025 According to information only now confirmed by sources, A-Sang, a Tibetan singer in his 20s from Ngaba (Chinese: Aba) Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture (Sichuan province), in the traditional Tibetan province of Amdo, was rearrested in...
India-born Tibetan harassed, denied entry at Shanghai airport
(TibetanReview.net, Dec03’25) – As direct air travel between India and China reopened recently after a gap of five years, an India-born Tibetan tourist was interrogated in a rude and rough manner for some six hours on his arrival at...
Tibetan MP Candidates Call for Active Campaigning, Public Debates Ahead of 2026 Elections
DHARAMSALA, 3 Dec: Three candidates for the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) held a press conference today at the Dharamsala Tibetan Settlement Office Hall in McLeod Ganj, aiming to stimulate discourse within the Tibetan democratic polity. The candidates expressed serious...
Rights group call on French President to raise Tibet with Xi
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 3: As French President Emmanuel Macron begins his three-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China from December 3 to 5 for trade and diplomatic talks, the Washington-based International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has...
Three announce 2026 parliament bids, call for youth leadership, unity, and stronger advocacy for Tibet
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 3: Three candidates, two from U-Tsang and one from Dotoe, formally announced their candidacy for the 2026 Chitue (Parliament) elections at Dharamshala’s Tibetan Settlement Welfare Hall on Wednesday, each outlining priorities aimed at strengthening Tibetan...
Documentary on Tibet wins FPA Media Award for Arts & Culture Story of the Year
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Dec. 3: The investigative documentary “Inside China: Battle for Tibet,” produced by ITV in collaboration with PBS FRONTLINE, has won the Foreign Press Association (FPA) Media Awards 2025 in the Arts and Culture Story of the...
Tibetans urge UK to block China’s ‘spy embassy’ plan
A Tibetan youth leader in Britain warned that China's proposed new London embassy threatens the safety of Tibetans and other dissidents. He urged protests on December 6 and 10, saying the decision is imminent and calling on supporters to...



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