Tibet

US appoints new Tibet coordinator amid tensions with China
Biden administration says Uzra Zeya will promote human rights and ‘fundamental freedoms’ of the Tibetan people.
Published On 20 Dec 2021
China leaders ‘don’t understand variety of cultures’: Dalai Lama
The Tibetan spiritual leader criticised Chinese leaders for not appreciating unique cultures in Tibet and Xinjiang.
Published On 10 Nov 2021
India ramps up Himalayan border security after clashes with China
New Delhi deploys cruise missiles, howitzers, choppers and Israeli-made drones along the treacherous mountain ranges.
Published On 3 Nov 2021
Landmark studies bring elusive snow leopards back into limelight
Two large-scale studies done earlier this year unveil robust scientific data on animal’s population for the first time.
Published On 14 Oct 2021

Beijing marks 70th anniversary of founding of Tibet Autonomous Region, with a call to accept the Communist Party’s rule.

President’s visit comes as China faces increased security concerns due to clashes with India, US withdrawal from Kabul.

Indian leaders have generally been circumspect about public contact with Tibetan leader to avoid upsetting China.

Officials say balancing tourist demand with the need to minimise wear and tear is a constant challenge.

Students at Tibetan Buddhist College, one of Earth’s highest places of learning, study under Xi Jinping’s benign gaze.

The 85-year-old was inoculated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and encouraged others to get vaccinated.

The dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo is part of China’s ‘green’ initiatives but there are concerns about its effect.

Tibet’s government-in-exile was formed in Dharamshala in 1959 after a failed uprising against the Chinese rule.

China seized control of Tibet in 1950 and claims its leaders have the right to choose the Dalai Lama’s successor.

Beijing has refused to deal with the US coordinator, seeing the role as interference in its internal affairs.

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