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China to highlight ‘Xizang’ on 60th TAR anniversary?

(TibetanReview.net, May24’25) – China appears to be preparing to make a big deal of celebrating the 60th anniversary of its establishment of Tibet Autonomous Region, following its annexation of the Himalayan Buddhist country in 1951. Apart from everything else, a...

Scottish Parliament opposes Chinese interference in Dalai Lama’s reincarnation

The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting religious freedom and human rights for the Tibetan people, especially concerning the reincarnation of the 14th Dalai Lama.

Exiled Tibetans Reject 17-Point Agreement on Its 74th Anniversary

Exiled Tibetans mark 74 years since 17-Point Agreement, denounce it as forced and illegitimate, reaffirming rejection of China’s claim over Tibet.

Scottish Government Backs Tibetan Right to Freely Choose Next Dalai Lama

Scottish Government supports Tibetan Buddhists' right to choose the next Dalai Lama without Chinese interference, reaffirming commitment to religious freedom.

Kunchok Migmar re-elected as the Dharamshala Tibetan Settlement Officer

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 23: Kunchok Migmar has been re-elected as the Tibetan Settlement Officer (TSO) of Dharamshala following a decisive victory in preliminary elections held on May 20, 2025. The incumbent TSO secured 936 votes in what officials described...

Tibetan panel denounce China’s Seventeen-Point Agreement on 74th anniversary

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 23: On the 74th anniversary of the controversial Seventeen-Point Agreement, a panel discussion was held in Dharamshala to revisit the historical and political implications of the document that marked a turning point in Tibet’s modern...

Scotland stands with Tibetan people on Dalai Lama reincarnation issue

(TibetanReview.net, May23’25) – As Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, nears his 90th birthday, with the possibility of making an announcement on the issue of his reincarnation, which China plans to derail, the government of Scotland has added...

China militarily aligns itself with India’s archenemy Pakistan

(TibetanReview.net, May23’25) – As India’s Operation Sindoor continues, with a ceasefire declared after four days of military operations, China has taken further steps to align itself militarily with Pakistan even as it claims to stand for a peaceful settlement...

CCP regime dominance at the core of China’s national security

May 23, 2025 China's new white paper emphasizes preserving the continuity and dominance of the CCP over the country as the bedrock of China’s national security. The post CCP regime dominance at the core of China’s national security appeared...

From Coercion to Resistance: Exiled Tibetans Denounce Forced 17-point Agreement on 74th Anniversary

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA,  23 May: Tibetans in exile resolutely opposed the imposition of the infamous ‘Seventeen-Point Agreement’ as they commemorated the 74th anniversary of the agreement signed under duress today at a panel discussion here in McLeod Ganj.

Scottish Government Maintains “Tibetan Buddhist Community Should Have the Right to Choose the Next Dalai Lama Without External Interference”

Dharamshala: The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its support for religious freedom and human rights for the Tibetan people, particularly on the issue of the reincarnation of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. During the session of the Scottish Parliament...

China’s Coerced “17-Point Agreement” of 1951 with Tibet is Illegal Under International Law

London, 23 May 2025 | Tsering Passang Today marks the 74th anniversary of the so-called Agreement of the Central People’s Government and the Local Government of Tibet on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet – commonly known as...

750 names drawn for Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage in western Tibet after five years

(TibetanReview.net, May22’25) – China’s plan – in agreement with New Delhi – to open western Tibet’s Purang county of Ngari Prefecture for pilgrimage to Mt Kailash and Lake Mansarovar has moved forward with a total of 750 pilgrims being...

Supporter of Tibet U.S. Congressman Gerald Connolly passes away at 75

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 22: U.S. Congressman and long-time advocate for the Tibetan cause, Gerald Edward “Gerry” Connolly, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 75, following a battle with oesophageal cancer. He died peacefully at his home...

China’s Tibetan Proxy Leaders Have ‘Little to No Credibility’, Says ICT Report

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 22 May: China is facing a “credibility crisis” in cultivating loyal Tibetan leaders within occupied Tibet, as part of its efforts to gain the trust of the Tibetan people by proxies to legitimise its colonial...

Never Forget! London Vigil to Mark Tiananmen Massacre 36 Years On

Join us for a candlelight vigil outside the Chinese Embassy in London to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre and honour the courageous individuals who stood for freedom, democracy, and human rights in China, as...

Prof. Pokala Lakshmi Narasu, the Buddhist Prodigy of the 19th Century (1861-1934)

Dr A B Sai Prasad* discusses the role played by Professor Pokala Lakshmi Narasu, ‘an uncompromising opponent of Religion’, in popularizing Buddhism in the 19th century, the mantle currently borne by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. “In history textbooks,”...

China’s new national security, White paper reveals paranoia

However, the State Council's assertion that the paper "represents a major theoretical contribution from contemporary China to the global community" is best seen as a hubristic exaggeration.

Ask China to release 11th Panchen Lama, Tibetan govt-in-exile urges international community

The exiled Tibetans marked the “30th disappearance day” of 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima recently

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra To Resume In June After 5-Year Suspension; 750 Pilgrims Selected

New Delhi: A total of 750 pilgrims were chosen through a computerised draw of lots on Wednesday for the upcoming Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in Tibet which is taking place after a gap of nearly five years.The resumption of the...

28th Shoton Festival Closes with Call to Preserve Tibetan Culture

28th Shoton Festival ends with Rinpoche’s call to protect Tibetan culture, honour Dalai Lama’s legacy, and inspire youth to carry traditions forward.

Sikkim Governor Meets Gangtok's Tibetan Youth Congress Delegation

Sikkim Governor meets Tibetan Youth Congress Gangtok leaders, commends their work for peace, unity, and preservation of Tibetan culture.

RSS and Hindu Priests Visit Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala

RSS and Hindu spiritual leaders meet CTA officials in Dharamshala, welcomed by Officiating Sikyong Dolma Gyari to strengthen Indian-Tibetan spiritual ties.

ICT report finds Tibetan leadership in Tibet exists only in name

ICT report reveals Tibetan leaders in Tibet lack real power, serving CCP interests over people’s welfare amid rising corruption and misrule.

Well-known actor Tashi Dhondup dies at 71 in Tibet

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 21: Tashi Dhondup, a much loved Tibetan actor who known for his comedy across Tibet for four decades, died on Monday, May 19, 2025, following an illness in Tibet. He was 71 years old. The cause...