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Chinese authorities jail Tibetan monk for 6 years for teaching Tibetan lan
Updated : 6 days, 21 hours ago IST
The Chinese government has sentenced Palden Yeshe, a Tibetan monk, to six years in prison for teaching Tibetan language to over 300 students during their school holidays, drawing renewed criticism over China's tightening restrictions on Tibetan cultural and linguistic practices, as reported
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China expands propaganda airwaves in Tibet as independent voices fade
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
As China advances its sinicisation campaign in the Tibet Autonomous Region, the government has moved aggressively to expand the reach of its Tibetan-language broadcasting, even as access for outside media continues to narrow.
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China faces criticism as record 10,500 Tibetan students enrolled in 'Tibet
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
More than 10,000 Tibetan students were enrolled in China's Tibet Classes in 2025, the highest since the programme began. The expansion includes new schools and vocational classes, while the programme continues to face criticism over cultural assimilation and political indoctrination.
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India thanks China on reopening of border crossings for Kailash Mansarovar
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The border crossings for Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are now operational, enabling them to return to India via Nepal safely and smoothly, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said.
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Indian Embassy in China issues advisory for citizens stranded in Tibet dur
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Embassy in Beijing advised citizens stranded in Tibet during the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to exercise caution due to Nepal's situation, high altitude, and tough terrain, urging them to follow local advisories and contact the embassies in Beijing or Kathmandu for assistance.
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Xi Jinping visits Lhasa ahead of 60th anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Regi
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Lhasa on 20 August 2025, marking his first visit since 2021, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
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Tibetans in exile condemn TAR official's remark on China having final say
Updated : 7 months ago IST
A prominent Tibetan writer and activist, Tsundue called the TAR official a "Chinese puppet" and emphasised that the Dalai Lama is the overall representative of the Tibetan community and tradition.
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China marks 60 years of cultural destruction in Tibet, not liberation, say
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
As the Chinese Communist Party gears up for grand celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the so-called "Tibet Autonomous Region" (TAR) on September 9, Tibetan advocacy groups have sharply criticised the move, calling it a facade that masks decades of repression, forced
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China asserts communist rule over Dalai Lama's reincarnation
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The statement came from Gama Cedain, chairman of the so-called Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), during a news conference in Beijing marking the 60th anniversary of TAR's founding, as reported by Tibetan Review.
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Kailash Manasarovar Yatris celebrate International Day of Yoga in Tibet
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pilgrims on the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, a sacred journey to Mount Kailash in Tibet, marked the International Day of Yoga 2025 by performing yoga sessions in Bainang County, Tibet Autonomous Region.
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US State Department issues annual report on access to Tibetan areas
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The report highlights ongoing restrictions imposed by Chinese authorities on US diplomats, journalists, and citizens seeking to enter Tibet.
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US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over reciprocal access t
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday (local time) the imposition of visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for limiting the access of US officials to Tibetan areas.
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