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India shares border with Tibet not China, says Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu

Khandu went on to say that Arunachal Pradesh shares three international borders, insisting that no Indian state shares a border with China, adding that Tibet was occupied by China forcibly in the 1950s. Read on:

'Next successor will be born in free world': Arunachal CM Prema Khandu on next Dalai Lama, says 'China has no role'

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu asserted that the next Dalai Lama would be born in a free world, dismissing China's involvement due to its lack of democratic values. Khandu expressed hope for the current Dalai Lama's long life, while...

Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday brings together German and Tibetan Communities in Celebration

Over 1,000 Tibetans and friends of Tibet gathered in Frankfurt on July 6 to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with a grand celebration, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). The event...

Flash flood devastates Nepal-China border; Nine dead,19 missing as rescue ops continue

The flash flood that took place along the Nepal-China border on Tuesday has left behind a trail of devastation, disrupting lives and infrastructure and leaving at least nine people dead and 19 others missing.

Next Dalai Lama from free democratic country, not China: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

The chief minister, who is a follower of the Dalai Lama and a Buddhist, said he doesn't know the process of how the next Dalai Lama will be selected, how it will happen or the details but there is established procedure.

Next Dalai Lama from free democratic country, not from China: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

On China’s objection to the Dalai Lama’s succession issue, Khandu said, "I don’t know why China is objecting to it. They must have their own policy. There is no Dalai Lama institution in China."

'A ticking water bomb': Arunachal CM flags threat from Chinese dam in Tibet 'we share a border with'

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu has said that Indian states share their borders with Tibet, not directly with China, highlighting China’s occupation of Tibet in 1950. Khandu also raised alarm over China’s massive dam project near the Arunachal border, calling...

Nepali lawmakers demand cross-border information sharing mechanism with China following Rasuwa floods

Nepali lawmakers have demanded a cross-border information sharing mechanism with China following the devastating flood of Tuesday, which till now has claimed nine lives, with 19 still unaccounted for.

International Campaign for Tibet appoints new Executive Director, Ryan Fioresi

July 9, 2025 The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is pleased to announce that Ryan Fioresi will be the Executive Director of ICT’s US office. He assumed the position on July 8, 2025. The post International Campaign for Tibet...

Our border is with Tibet, not China: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu takes swipe at Beijing

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserted that the state shares a border with Tibet, not China, amidst Beijing's territorial claims. He highlighted China's dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra), terming it an existential threat due to potential...

Permafrost collapse triggered devastating flood at Tibet-Nepal border, no info sharing

(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – Eleven people are missing and 350 displaced on the Tibetan side while at least nine have died and 19 remain missing in Nepal after flash floods hit Gyirong (Tibetan: Kyirong or Kyidrong) Port area on Jul...

Paris museum sued for pro-China attempt to ‘Erase the Existence of Tibet’

(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – After ignoring sustained criticisms from experts and protests from activists over many months, the Musée Guimet, a Paris museum known for its rich collection of Asian art, is facing a lawsuit from several groups who accuse...

Former Tibet vice chairman gets suspended death sentence for corruption

(TibetanReview.net, Jul09’25) – Wang Yong, a former vice chairman of the Chinese government of Tibet Autonomous Region has on Jul 8 received the death sentence, with a two-year reprieve, after being tried for accepting bribes during his years of...

Three honoured for compassionate care of stray dogs in Dharamshala

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 9: In a heartfelt celebration marking the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and the first anniversary of the Tibetan Sorig Luksung Clinic, three extraordinary individuals were honoured for their long-standing commitment to...

‘Ticking Water Bomb, Bigger Than Military Threat’: Arunachal CM On China’s Mega Dam Project

Khandu emphasizes the dam's danger over military threats in an interview with a leading news agency.

Advocacy and Capacity-Building to Counter China’s Transnational Repression in Australia

In June 2025, the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) conducted a ten-day advocacy and capacity-building visit to Australia to raise awareness and counter the growing threat of China’s transnational repression. Led by Executive Director Ms. Tenzin...

World's largest dam project in China a 'water bomb' for India, says Arunachal CM Khandu

China had approved the construction of the USD 137 billion, five-year project in 2024. It is projected to produce 60,000 MW of power, making it the world’s largest hydropower dam.

Dalai Lama strikes back at China: Tibetans, not CCP, will decide the 15th Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama's recent affirmation that only his office holds the authority to identify his successor is a strong counter to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ongoing attempts to interfere in Tibetan religious affairs, according to the Human Rights...

Tibetan Associations of New York declare July 6 as ’14th Dalai Lama Day’ during 90th birthday celebration

The Tibetan Associations of New York and New Jersey held a two-day celebration marking the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 5 and 6, with the main event taking place at Phuntsok Deshi Hall on July...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Inaugurates ‘Year of Compassion’ Film Festival in Dharamshala

Dharamshala, 8 July 2025: Sikyong Penpa Tsering officially inaugurated the Year of Compassion Film Festival at Gold Cinema, Dharamshala, in front of a packed theatre of local Indian attendees. The two-day event, held on 8-9 July, is facilitated by...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Embarks on an Official Visit to Australia

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration has embarked on an official visit to Australia, where he is scheduled to engage with local officials and Tibetan communities over the course of a week. Departing from Delhi on...

US House committee greets Dalai Lama on 90th birthday, condemns China’s cultural genocide in Tibet

(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’25) – While China has sought to demonise the Dalai Lama for no real reason at all, condemning the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for greeting him on his 90th...

China criticizes top US diplomat for his Dalai Lama birthday greetings, calls it interference in China’s affairs

(TibetanReview.net, Jul08’25) – After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China has targeted US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for having messaged greetings to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday on Jul 6. Asked to comment on Rubio’s mesage...

The Panchen Lama’s Disappearance and China’s Assault on Religious Freedom

OPINION Ashu Maan* sees China’s narrative behind its plan to appoint its own “reincarnation” of the 14th Dalai Lama – as in the case of the Panchen Lama before him – as a perfect synthesis of imperial control and...

Tibetan advocacy groups sue Paris museum over erasure of Tibet from exhibits

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 8: A coalition of four Tibetan advocacy organisations has filed a legal complaint against the Musée Guimet, France’s premier Asian art museum, accusing it of systematically erasing Tibetan identity from its exhibits. According to Students for...