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Tsering Dhundup
DHARAMSHALA, Feb. 25 : The British Museum in London has revised its terminology from “Xizang Autonomous Region” to “Tibetan Autonomous Region” in its ongoing Silk Road exhibition after sustained pressure from Tibetan activists. However, critics argue that the new label also aligns with China’s official designation and fails to acknowledge Tibet’s broader historical and geographic identity.
The exhibition, which has been on display since September 2024, highlights cultural exchanges between Asia and Europe from 500-1000 CE. The initial labelling of Tibetan artefacts as originating from the “Xizang Autonomous Region” sparked backlash from Tibetan community leaders and human rights or...
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