Why Is China Upset By US Lawmakers Meeting Dalai Lama In India?

Why Is China Upset By US Lawmakers Meeting Dalai Lama In India?

The Dalai Lama, 88, has said his successor may be found in India (File). New Delhi: A delegation of US lawmakers met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Wednesday in Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala. The meeting annoyed Beijing, which urged the United States on Tuesday to “fully recognise the anti-China and separatist nature … Read more

tibet-china bill: After Taiwan and trade war, US turns spotlight on China’s control of Tibet

tibet-china bill: After Taiwan and trade war, US turns spotlight on China’s control of Tibet

US-China relations are set to become more complicated with Tibet emerging as new point of contention. Recently, a US bill challenging Beijing’s claim that Tibet has been part of China since ‘ancient times’ was passed by US lawmakers. The bill also promotes a peaceful resolution to the longstanding dispute between Tibet and China by encouraging … Read more

The Dalai Lama: Tibet’s spiritual leader, bane of Beijing

The Dalai Lama: Tibet’s spiritual leader, bane of Beijing

The Dalai Lama, the charismatic Buddhist spiritual leader celebrated worldwide for his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for his Tibetan homeland, has been a thorn in China’s side for decades. Tenzin Gyatso, who describes himself as a “simple Buddhist monk”, became the face of the Tibetan cause as he crisscrossed the globe, mixing with royalty, … Read more

Report claims Chinese authorities spying on exiled Tibetans

Report claims Chinese authorities spying on exiled Tibetans

The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRS) released a report, followed by an organisation based in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala, revealing Chinese authorities’ surveillance of exile Tibetans to collect personal information. While speaking to ANI, TCHRD’s spokesperson, Tenzin Dawa, remarked that the whole process of the report took about two … Read more