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China passes new law to push Han identity, Mandarin language on ethnic minorities
In a decision that essentially ends ethnic minorities' token autonomy, China has passed a new law to push Han identity and Mandarin language on the country's 55 ethnic minority groups.
Strengthening the Movement: TYC Japan President Visits Central Tibetan Youth Congress
On March 13, 2026, the Central Tibetan Youth Congress received a visit from Tsering Dorjee, President of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Japan. He was welcomed by TYC Centrex President Tsering Chomphel la, General Secretary Tenzin Lobsang la, and...
Tibetan Youth Congress Meets with Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society
On March 13th, Tibetan Youth Congress President Tsering Chomphel and former President Gonpo Dhundup met with Professor Anand Kumar, Surender Kumar, and Jyotsna Roy, executive members of the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society and long-time supporters of Tibet. The meeting sparked...
The Battle of Strasbourg: China Tries Unsuccessfully to Stop a Taiwanese Theater Production
This time, Beijing lost. But in other cases, including Shen Yun’s, theaters surrendered to Chinese pressure. The post The Battle of Strasbourg: China Tries Unsuccessfully to Stop a Taiwanese Theater Production first appeared on Bitter Winter.
China passes ethnic minority law, which prioritizes Mandarin
China yesterday passed a law on a “shared” national identity among the country’s 55 ethnic minority groups, a move critics say would further erode the identity of people who are not majority Han Chine...
Leftist leader blames Dalai Lama influence for party candidate’s election loss
(TibetanReview.net, Mar12’26) – In a dramatic reversal of decade-long political dominance, the Rastriya Janamorcha has lost in its traditional stronghold of Baglung, a hill district in Gandaki Province, in the Mar 5 poll in Nepal’s general election, reported the...
An Alternative Perspective on the Iran War
OPINION While international crises such as the ongoing war in Iran do not automatically change Tibet’s position, they reshape the system in which our future will be negotiated, and in periods of systemic adjustment, preparedness matters, writes Wangpo Tethong.*...
Tibetan Women’s Uprising Day marked in Dharamshala amid rain and low turnout
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, March 12: Members of the Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) central and regional chapters commemorated the 67th anniversary of Tibetan Women’s Uprising Day in Dharamshala on Thursday, with Kewtsang Rinpoche attending as the chief guest of the...
Beijing Is Legalizing the Assimilation of Tibetans and Other Ethnic Minorities
China is amending its laws to weaken ethnic identities, including Tibetan language and culture.
China’s expanding system of censorship, repression exposed at event in Dharamshala
The event titled "Understanding China's System of Political Repression: Voices of Resistance through Art and Journalism" brought together prominent voices critical of China's information control, as reported by Phayul.
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