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Taiwan says it is already ‘sovereign and independent’, reacting to Trump’s caution after China summit
(TibetanReview.net, May17’26) – The democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-ruled Taiwan has reiterated its stance May 16 that the self-ruled island is already a sovereign country, following a caution from US President Donald Trump at the end of his summit with...
Caught on camera: Moment avalanche strikes Mount Everest Base Camp in Tibet
On May 12, a powerful avalanche barreled down Mount Everest’s slopes, sending waves of snow crashing toward a climbers’ base camp in Tibet. The incident, captured on video, has since circulated widely online. The slide reportedly struck a camp...
Trump’s human rights silence on China marks sharp shift in US diplomacy: Report
US President Donald Trump’s apparent reluctance to raise human rights concerns during his latest engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping marks a significant departure from past American diplomacy toward China, according to a report by The Guardian. According to...
Tibetan Youth Congress Observes 31st Anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama’s Abduction with Mass Awareness Drive
On the solemn 31st anniversary of the abduction of the 11th Panchen Lama by the so-called Chinese government, along with his family members, the Tibetan Youth Congress, in collaboration with the National Democratic Party of Tibet and the Regional...
From Roots to Routes: Unlocking India’s Northeast as a Civilisational Gateway
Parallel to Northeast’s emergence as spiritual corridor, India is building the architecture of Buddhist diplomacy The past few years have seen a significant push towards promoting India’s Buddhist… The post From Roots to Routes: Unlocking India’s Northeast as a...
The 17-Point Agreement: A Promise That Was Broken Before the Ink Dried
OPINION Saurabh Chauhan* offers a clear, evidence-based account of the coercion surrounding the signing of the 17-Point Agreement between Tibet and China 75 years ago, the unfulfilled promises of autonomy, and why the wound remains open even in 2026...
Chinese President Xi set for reciprocal US visit in September
(TibetanReview.net, May16’26) – Chinese president Xi Jinping is to pay a state visit to the United States later this year at the invitation of his counterpart Donald Trump who has just concluded a three-day visit to Beijing. The near-total...
J&K Lok Bhavan celebrates Sikkim Statehood Day
Srinagar: J&K Lok Bhavan on Saturday celebrated Sikkim statehood day. The event brought together students, security personnel and people of Sikkim living in the Union Territory. Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, extended his heartiest greetings to...
China announces significant new, ‘extremely scarce’, chromite discoveries in Tibet
(TibetanReview.net, May15’26) – China has announced on May 13 significant new discoveries of chromite, an extremely scarce mineral with strategic applications, at two mining areas in Tibet Autonomous Region: Chusum County in Lhokha prefecture and Amdo County in Nagchu...
China changed US Secretary of State’s name to pretend it’s not letting in its twice-sanctioned top rights critic
(TibetanReview.net, May15’26) – To China, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is “Marco Lu” while he remain the top US diplomat, and during President Donald Trump’s state visit to the country over May 13-15. Rubio otherwise cannot enter...
After 31 years, China continues to hide the Panchen Lama from the world
May 15, 2026 On May 17, 1995, Chinese authorities kidnapped a six-year-old Tibetan boy, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, just days after His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognized him as the reincarnated Panchen Lama, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important leaders....
TCCR Marks 25 Years of Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
The Tibetan Centre for Conflict Resolution (TCCR), a pioneering non-profit organization based in Dharamshala dedicated to non-violent conflict management, celebrated 25 years of service in peacebuilding and conflict transformation today at the Staff Mess Hall of the Central Tibetan...
Chief Representative Officer Lhakpa Tsering Pays Courtesy Call on Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Shimla: On 15 May 2026, the Chief Representative Officer (CRO) of Shimla, Lhakpa Tsering, paid a courtesy call on the honourable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and presented a formal letter. During the meeting, the...
Tibetan Government-in-Exile Urges Trump to Raise Tibet Issue with Xi
Tibetan government-in-exile urged President Trump to address the unresolved Sino-Tibet conflict during his high-stakes bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Election Chief says China tried hard to Derail Tibetan Polls
Speaking to ANI, the Tibetan Election Commission announced the 45 members of the 18th Parliament-in-Exile, revealing that China attempted to derail the global polls.
The essence of leadership
In a world that appears to be going through a leadership crisis, the age-old question of whether leaders are born or made still hangs fire. There are those who are born with capabilities and an instinct for leadership, but these inherent qualities need to be honed to emerge as leaders. There are others who become leaders through learning, experience, wisdom and practice of discipline, empathy and a passion to work for the betterment of fellow beings.
Japanese lawmakers briefed on China’s assimilation policy in occupied Tibet
(TibetanReview.net, May14’26) – The Japan Parliamentary Support Group for Tibet has recently held a hearing on Tibet in which the speakers have focused on a range of issues that are stated to threaten the survival of the Tibetan national...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Attends Graduation Ceremony of Kirti Jepa Datsang Institute of Higher Studies
Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, in his capacity as the incumbent Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Religion and Culture of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), attended the graduation ceremony of the Kirti Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies as the...
Public Service Commission Convenes Leadership Development Programme for Senior CTA Officials
Mussoorie: On Thursday, 14 May, the Public Service Commission (PSC) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) organised a Leadership Development Programme for CTA senior officials at the National Centre for Good Governance. A total number of 19 participants, including...
“Tibet issue should also be resolved”: Tibetan government-in-exile reacts to Trump-Xi meeting
e Tibetan government-in-exile on Thursday said that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping should also address the unresolved Tibet issues and the Sino-Tibet conflict.
‘Chinese made best effort to derail polls’: Tibetan election chief; announces 45 members elected to 18th Parliament-in-Exile
Tibetan Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi announced the final results for the members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, saying that 45 representatives have been elected from different regions and communities worldwide.
Election Commission announces 2026 final election results, voter turnout drops to 45.71%
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 13: The Central Election Commission (CEC) of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the results of the final election for the 18th Tibetan Parliament in Exile on Wednesday. Out of 91,073 registered voters, 41,638 Tibetans cast...
Telo Rinpoche’s term as Dalai Lama’s honorary representative in Russia ends
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 13: Telo Tulku Rinpoche on Monday announced the conclusion of his tenure as the official representative of 14th Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration in Russia, bringing to a close more than a decade...




























