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, 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
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
