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Bangladesh’s Yunus Turns To China: A Desperate Diplomatic Gamble? – Analysis

By Anand Kumar The visit of Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, to China from 26 March to 29 March 2025 marks a significant diplomatic shift. Traditionally, the leaders of South Asian nations—except for Pakistan—prefer to prioritise India for their...

Joint Statement on Passing of Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorje

We, the undersigned Tibet organisations, express our profound concern regarding the sudden death of 56-year old Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorje, the Abbot of Lung Ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, Amdo, Tibet [CH: Gande County, Guoluo Prefecture, Qinghai Province] while in detention in Vietnam in late March 2025. We note with alarm the lack of clarity around both the circumstances and exact cause of his death.

China/Vietnam: Suspicious Death of Tibetan High Lama

(Taipei) – The Vietnamese government should investigate the death under suspicious circumstances of a senior Tibetan lama, Humkar Dorje Rinpoche, in Ho Chi Minh City on March...

Tibetan exile govt seeks probe into death of Tibetan Buddhist abbot in Vietnam

Sources inside Tibet tell RFA that Tulku Hungkar Dorje’s monastery is prohibited from holding memorial services.

Deceased lama a victim of China’s transnational repression targeting Tibetan identity preservation efforts

(TibetanReview.net, Apr09’25) – It has now been revealed that the recently reported death of a locally highly popular Buddhist leader in Chinese ruled Tibet was a victim of transnational repression which occurred in Vietnam. He was stated to have...

Death of Tibetan Buddhist leader under unclear circumstances highlights China’s repressive policies

April 9, 2025 A highly respected Tibetan religious and cultural leader, Trulku Hungkar Dorjee, passed away in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on March 29, 2025. Chinese authorities informed his monastery, Lung-ngon Monastery in Gade (Gande) County, Golog (Guoluo)...

India introduces national curriculum for Buddhist monasteries near border

India launches national curriculum in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to unify education and reduce Chinese influence near the border.

India Introduces New Curriculum for  Monasteries Bordering China-occupied Tibet to Counter Chinese Influence

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 9 April: India is preparing to introduce its first-ever school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries in the contested Himalayan region bordering China-occupied Tibet to unify education programs and foster patriotism to insulate religious learning from China’s...

Chinese spyware targets Uyghurs, Tibetans and Taiwanese using fake apps: UK cyber agency

The National Cyber Security Centre of the UK and various international organizations focused on cybersecurity and intelligence announced on Wednesday that hackers are using two types of previously recognized spyware to monitor Uyghur, Tibetan, and Taiwanese individuals as well...

Speaker Tenphel Attends 58th Anniversary of Kham Dege Cultural Association

Dharamshala: Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel as the Chief Guest attended the 58th anniversary of the Kham Dege Cultural Association in Bir on 8 April 2025, celebrating over five decades of dedicated efforts in preserving and promoting rich cultural heritage...