Undertaking a pilgrimage to Mt Kailash has become more restricted to Tibetan devotees than even non-Tibetan tourists, with the former being subjected to onerous ID checks and patriotism tests, reported bitterwinter.org Mar 27, citing local Tibetan sources.
Tibetans now have to register with local security offices before they can step onto the...
The Senate of the Czech Republic’s parliament has on Mar 25 adopted a resolution, defending the religious freedom of the Tibetan people and their exclusive right to determine their future spiritual leaders in the context of China’s move to imposed its own reincarnate-successor of the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s exiled...
Taiwan fears China will exploit the distraction of the United States by its war in the Middle East, with state media citing examples from the conflict to cast doubt on the efficiency of U.S. weapons the island would use to repel any invasion.
One of the world's biggest potential flashpoints,...
Leaders of the Tibetan Government in Exile today strongly condemned China’s newly passed Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, saying it will further intensify repression in Tibet and other regions. The law, signed by Chinese President Xi Jinping on 12th of this month, calls for ethnic unity and will...
As India continues to open up trade and investment ties with China, the latter has quietly deployed at least 14 J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighters at an airbase in Tibet located less than 100 miles from India’s Sikkim border. Armed with PL-15 long-range missiles capable of crossing the Line...
A sharp exchange unfolded on social media platform X after the Chinese Mission to the United Nations shared a message marking the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
In its post, the mission stressed the need to oppose all forms of Islamophobia and called for greater dialogue among civilisations. It also highlighted the...
For over six decades, Tibet has been a land of spiritual resilience under the shadow of strict political oversight. The Himalayan plateau, long renowned for its monasteries, rituals, and the deep-rooted practice of Tibetan Buddhism, now endures relentless state intervention aimed at controlling religious expression. Faith, however, refuses to...
China has been preparing to pass a new law promoting “ethnic unity”, which has raised concerns it could increase pressure on religious minorities and Christians.
Christian campaigner Ben Rogers warned the move would strengthen efforts by the state to force religious groups to conform to Communist Party control.
China’s parliament was...
When “Stability” Is Enforced by Threat
Beijing frequently frames its Taiwan policy as a pursuit of peace and national unity. Yet the steady rhythm of military drills, air incursions, and naval manoeuvre around Taiwan tells a more complicated story. When warships circle and fighter jets cross sensitive boundaries, the message...
Since China’s leader, Xi Jinping, rose to power more than a decade ago, the ruling Communist Party has worked aggressively to make ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, Tibet and elsewhere in the country identify first and foremost as patriotic citizens.
Now, this campaign of assimilation has been codified into an expansive...
