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Tibet: Nehru did what he thought was best for India, says Penpa Tsering

Responding to a question, he said Nehru's decisions over Tibet were due to his own world vision and he had "too much faith and confidence in China"

US Congress report says China 'systematically' denied access to Tibet

A new US Congress report assessment indicated that foreign diplomats, journalists and tourists were "systematically" denied access to China's Tibet autonomous region over the past year.

China 'asystematically impeded' Americans to travel in Tibet: US report

The Chinese government systematically impeded travel to Tibetan areas by US diplomats and tourists in 2021, the US said in a new report mandated by a law that pushes for American access to Tibet

Tibetans seek justice after 63 years of uprising against Chinese rule

As Tibetians commemorated the 63rd year of Tibetan Uprising Day, demonstrations were held across the world to echo voice of Tibetans seeking justice after decades of struggle against Chinese rule

China walking in footsteps of Taliban, destroying Tibetan culture: Expert

Brahma Chellaney says that China is walking in the footsteps of the Taliban.

China tightens travel restrictions in Tibet ahead of Olympics: Report

Chinese officials have tightened travel curbs in the Tibet region ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics and deployed a large police force in the regional capital Lhasa, a media report said

Indian-American Zeya is America's Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues

The US has designated Indian-origin diplomat Uzra Zeya as its Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls on Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday called on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during his visit to McLeodganj near here, officials said.

Top US lawmakers urge Biden administration to prioritise Tibetan issue

A bipartisan group of top American Senators has urged the Biden administration to give top priority to the Tibetan issue, in particular engaging with the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama

Congressional letters urge action from Joe Biden's Tibet Coordinator

Biden administration's Tibet Coordinator must push for meeting between US President and Dalai Lama, implement US laws on Tibet, stop calling Tibet part of China, say more than 60 US Congress members.

China sidelining Tibetan culture for Beijing's strategic interests: Report

China has had a long history of relocating subjects so as to bolster vulnerable border areas

Tibetans, Uyghurs protest in Paris over China's rights violations

Tibetans, Uyghurs, and the Vietnamese demonstrators gathered at Paris's Bastille Square to protest against human rights violations and cultural genocide of ethnic groups by the Chinese government

China imposes ban on religious activities of Tibetan party members: Report

Tibet. net reported citing "anonymous source" that the Chinese authorities have used severe methods to stop Tibetan officials from engaging in religious activities

China does not have any right in choosing next Dalai Lama: Monastery Head

The head said only the current Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people have the right to decide about the succession of the Tibetan spiritual leader and China has no role to play in the matter

Chinese air force still present in three bases in Tibet: Air Chief

Chaudhari painted a reassuring picture of an air force that, despite being low on numbers, is equipped, trained and poised to handle Chinese aggression on the borders

China building 30 airports in Tibet, Xinjiang for military infra: Report

About 30 airports have been either built or under construction in Tibet and Xinjiang provinces which will boost China's civil and military infrastructure in the remote regions bordering India

China opens new expanded terminal at Lhasa airport in Tibet: Report

China has opened a newly constructed terminal - stated to be the biggest in Tibet - at the provincial capital Lhasa, further expanding the transport infrastructure in the strategic Himalayan region

China's border games

China's strategy of push and shove to solidify its position along the LAC requires bold and decisive action from India

China 'firmly opposes' Tibetan monk attending Blinken's India event

China on Thursday opposed contact between foreign officials and the Dalai Lama after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with a Tibetan Buddhist monk during his India visit

Blinken meets Tibetan monk during India visit, sends signal to China

Chinese troops occupied Tibet in 1950 and later annexed it.