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News · 21 Jun, 2026

Poverty in China: The Reality Behind the Propaganda

In recent months, videos posted by Indian social media users showing poor neighborhoods, unemployed workers, struggling migrant families, and underdeveloped rural communities in Ch…

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News · 22 Feb, 2026

Losar in Tibet: How It Has Changed Over the Years after occupation

Losar (Tibetan New Year) has undergone significant transformation inside areas under the People’s Republic of China since the 1950s. The changes reflect broader political shi…

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News · 21 Feb, 2026

The Dalai Lama in the Epstein Files: Over 150 Mentions, Zero Evidence of Connection

In late January 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released a massive additional tranche of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein—over 3 million pages of emails, transcripts…

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News · 21 Sep, 2025

Fireworks Stunt in Tibet Highlights China’s Negligence Toward Fragile Plateau

A massive fireworks show in Tibet has once again exposed how China exploits the plateau for reckless publicity stunts, ignoring both its fragile environment and the rights of Tibet…

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News · 16 Jun, 2025

China’s Shift from “Tibet” to “Xizang” and the Controversy Surrounding “Xizang Panorama” at KIMFF 2025

The use of the term “Xizang” in place of “Tibet” by the Chinese government has sparked significant debate, particularly in the context of cultural and histo…

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News · 01 Dec, 2024

China Jails Tibetan Activist for Exposing Environmental Destruction by Construction Giant

In yet another display of authoritarian control and disregard for the environment, China has sentenced 29-year-old Tibetan activist Tsongon Tsering to eight months in prison. His c…

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News · 13 Oct, 2024

China’s Propaganda Machine Intensifies: The Tibet International Communication Center and Its Global Manipulation Efforts

On September 2, 2024, China launched the Tibet International Communication Center in Lhasa, marking another aggressive step in its ongoing efforts to control the global narrative o…

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News · 17 Jun, 2024

You Cant Stop Us Campaign on Tibet Rights Collective gaining traction

The #YouCantStopUs campaign, launched by the Tibet Rights Collective, has gained significant traction since its inception. This year-long initiative calls upon all Tibetans and sup…

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News · 11 May, 2024

Chisem Foundation: Drivers for Mental Health (Interview)

We, Tibetans must walk along with the evolution of new ideology and thinking. One must not stick to what has been there but rather what is here, as the people and their emotions ar…

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News · 13 Apr

Crackdown on Tibetan-Language Weblogs Signals Ongoing Sinicization Efforts

In a move that reverberates through the Tibetan community, Chinese authorities have blocked access to Luktsang Palyon, a prominent Tibetan-language weblog and its associated social…

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News · 22 Mar

China’s University Entrance Exam Exploitation Seats : Sold for $417000

The Tibet Rights Collective has raised concerns over China’s exploitation of university entrance exams, which discriminates against Tibetan candidates and undermines their ed…

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News · 25 Jan

Debunking China`s Propaganda and Misinformation on Occupied Tibet

The China News Agency (CNA) report on human rights in Tibet and Xinjiang presents a one-sided narrative, riddled with propaganda and misinformation. Relying heavily on testimonials…

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News · 03 Jan

Chinese authorities detained Tibetan Woman for Social Media Posts

Tsering Tso, a 39-year-old Tibetan woman, was arrested in Drachen County within the Rangkyongjong Tibetan Autonomous Region on December 19, allegedly due to her online posts that w…

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News · 27 Nov

Tibetan Singer Golok Palden Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Singing Patriotic Song

Source: Tibet Times Tibetan singer Golok Palden has been sentenced to three years in prison by Chinese authorities in Pema County, Golok, for singing a Tibetan ‘patriotic son…

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News · 08 Nov

Tibetan Man Arrested and Detained for Initiating Buddhist Group without Registration

A Tibetan man from Shigatse, Tibet, has been arrested and detained by local police for allegedly initiating a Buddhist group on a social media platform without registration. The ma…

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News · 27 Oct

Tibetans detained for collecting donations for religious offerings in Darlak County, Police offer rewards for information

Darlak County police detained eight Tibetans on October 20, 2023, on charges of "creating a criminal organization," "picking quarrel and provoking trouble," and…

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News · 07 Sep

Chinese Government Hosts U.N. Ambassadors on Carefully Orchestrated Tibet Tour Ahead of Human Rights Review

In an apparent bid to shape perceptions ahead of an upcoming international review of its human rights record, the Chinese government recently organized a visit to Tibet for a group…

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News · 21 July

Propaganda and orchestrated visits continue to torment occupied Tibet

On July 21-22, 2021, two years ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping made an unannounced visit to Tibet. Video clips shared on Chinese social media showed Xi addressing people in the c…

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News · 06 June

CCP latest propaganda targets young minds on Children’s Day

In occupied Tibet, Children's Day on June 1st became a platform for political propaganda orchestrated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). As reported by Stratnewsglobal , Chi…

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News · 01 June

28th Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup set to kick off in Dharamshala

The 28th Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial (GCM) Gold Cup football tournament is set to start today at Upper TCV School in Dharamshala, India, marking the commencement of the Tibetan communi…

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News · 26 May

Explained: Thermo Fisher Helping China Steal Mass DNA of Tibetans in Tibet

A worldwide campaign has been organized by a coalition of Tibetan activist groups to once again bring attention to the involvement of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a company based in M…

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News · 23 May

The Farce called Xizang Development Forum

The 2023 Xizang Development Forum , organized by the Chinese government, is currently underway in Beijing. This high-level international forum reportedly aims to "shed light o…

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News · 16 May

CCP Oppression of Religious Freedom in Tibet Exposed in 2022 US State Department Report

In the recently released 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom, China's treatment of religious minorities in Tibet has come under sharp criticism. The report, compiled…

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News · 06 May

Tibetan teacher detained and expelled by China for expressing delight on seeing Dalai Lama video on social media

A Tibetan school teacher in Tibet was detained on April 10 after expressing happiness about a video clip of the Dalai Lama on social media. The video was selectively edited and des…

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News · 24 Apr

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expected to Visit Arunachal Pradesh in October-November Says CM Pema Khandu

The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, is expected to visit Arunachal Pradesh in October-November this year, according to the state's chief minister Pema K…

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News · 18 Apr

Tibetan in Exile held solidarity march in support of the Dalai Lama

Tibetan communities across India have held rallies in support of the Dalai Lama following the controversy over a video in which he was seen kissing a young boy. Protests led by Tib…

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News · 17 Apr

Tibetans respond to Misinterpreted Video of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The Executive head of the Central Tibetan Administration, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, has defended His Holiness the Dalai Lama's recent controversial video, in which the spiritual l…

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News · 14 March 2023

Serf Emancipation Day: Propaganda documentaries spread misinformation about Tibet

Tibetans in exile across the world observed the 64th Tibetan National Uprising Day on March 10th, 2023. Tibetans and allies held demonstrations to mark the day and called on the in…

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News · 22 February 2023

CCP’s latest propaganda tool to interfere in Tibetan Buddhism and reincarnation: TV shows

In its attempts to interfere in the reincarnation debates of His Holiness the 14th Dalai lama and further Sinicize Tibetan Buddhism, Chinese Communist Party has started propaganda …

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News · 06 Feb

Explained: Why are Tibetans protesting against ThermoFisher?

Tibetan activists and advocate groups from around the world have joined forces and protested against Thermo Fisher to stop selling DNA kits to the Chinese government, which steals …

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Report · 07 Feb, 2026

China’s Transnational Grip: The Battle for the Tibetan Narrative

The People's Republic of China and dissent - never a happy marriage. On a domestic level, the relationship could easily be called toxic, oppressive, even violent. For the econo…

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Report · 8 December 2023

We need to nurture a generation of informed & passionate advocates for Tibet: A Conversation with Tenzin Passang

In this interview, we explore the journey of Tenzin Passang La, a passionate Tibetan activist who serves as the National Director of Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) in India. She d…

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Report · 7 December 2023

Human Rights Day: Nobel Peace Prize: Tibet dying

December 10th to majority of the Tibetans is remembered as the day when Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. An award that helped internation…

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Report · 27 November 2023

We must continue our resistance, keep the Tibet issue alive: Tsering Passang on Tibetan Resistance Movement

Excerpts from our conversation with Tsering Passang la, Founder and Chair of Global Alliance for Tibet & Persecuted Minorities (GATPM), London, England. 1. Could you share the …

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Report · 14 October 2023

Indian interests are intertwined with the resolution of the Tibetan issue: RK Khrimey on role of CGTC I and importance of Tibet

Excerpts from our conversation with Shri R. K. Khrimey , National Convener of Core Group for Tibetan Cause and former Parliament member. 1. What are your thoughts on the CCP’…

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Report · 18 September 2023

Webinar on Tibetan Democracy in Exile

New Delhi-based Non-profit foundation for liberal politics held a virtual discussion titled ‘Tibetan Democracy in Exile’- on International Day for Democracy. “We …

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Report · 06 September 2023

The Urgent Need for Tibet to Feature on the G20 Summit 2023 Agenda: A Multi-Faceted Concern

The G20 summit is a global forum where leaders of the world's most influential economies come together to address pressing global issues. In 2023, there is an undeniable and ur…

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Report · 10 august 2023

Never lose hope and support one another: Sakina Batt on her journey so far

Sakina Batt is an experienced news anchor, Interview host, news writer, video producer, editor, scriptwriter and content creator. She leads the video series namely, "In Conver…

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Report · 5 July 2023

The Dalai Lama: Simple Monk or Incarnation of a Higher Being?

His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, Buddhist spiritual master and symbolic leader of the people of Tibet, who currently lives in exile in Dharamsala, India, regularly says that he&#3…

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Report · 15 June 2023

All we have are our stories: Bhuchung Kata on Aha Moments and role of social media

We caught up with Bhuchung Kata la, whose talk show Aha Moments has captivated audience with his unique interviewing style and engaging conversations. He recently wrapped up an inc…

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Report · 26 May 2023

How a CCP Propaganda Campaign Targeted the Dalai Lama

By Magnus Fiskesjö On April 8, 2023, a new global smear campaign against the Dalai Lama was unleashed on social media. This, in itself, wasn’t news. The Dalai Lama, Tibe…

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Report · 24 May 2023

Fighting for the Truth: Gonpo Kyi’s Relentless Fight for Dorje Tashi

Tibet, which was unlawfully occupied by China, is the least-free country on earth . According to a report released by freedom watchdog Freedom House, Tibet has a global freedom sco…

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Report · 10 May 2023

In Tibetan culture lies my inspiration: Tenzin Kalsang on her quilling journey

We caught up with the amazingly talented quilling artist Tenzin Kalsang aka Tenzin Quilling who spoke to us about her passion for quilling, her experience of participating in One o…

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Report · 2 May 2023

An Anguish, an Everlasting Trauma: The Dalai Lama is a leader of the world

By Tenzing Dhamdul, FNVA “Someone who has little knowledge, Will find fault with those who understand. All look with awe on expensive belongings, But who would notice a piece…

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Report · 28 March 2023

Issue of Tibet must be brought to the international level: Yoko Ishii on Free Tibet Fukuoka and Japanese support for Tibet cause

Yoko Ishi was born in Fukuoka, Japan. She is a political activist who has been working as a journalist and artist since 2012. She is the President and her husband Mr. Hidetoshi Ish…

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Report · 20 March 2023

I’ve learned to embrace my sensitivity as my strength: Tenzin Chodon on Waking up Closer to Tibet and interviewing HH the Dalai Lama

Our next guest in Conversations on Tibet with TRC is Ms. Tenzin Chodon . She is a two times TED speaker, talk show host, United Nations SDG ambassador, media trainer, and global so…

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Report · 15 March 2023

We want to help the Tibetan youth achieve their dreams: Kunsang Tsephel on Empowering the Vision Project and youth empowerment

Empowering the Vision Project (ENVISION) was set up in December 2007 as a Trust to strengthen the Tibetan community through youth empowerment. Its vision is to see genuinely self-r…

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Report · 24 February 2023

Tibet & Losar 2023 : Looking Back and Ahead

The events of 2022 tested Tibet and Tibetans more than any other sovereign nations. China’s continued aggressive policy, coupled with Xi Jinping assertive control over the po…

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Report · 8 February 2023

Every Tibetan born after 1959 is born as an activist: Chemi Lhamo on her love for the Land of Snow, No Beijing 2022 protests and Tibetan Resilience

A human rights activist and community organiser, Chemi Lhamo is recognized in Canada’s national current affairs and news magazine Maclean’s Top 50 Power List of 2022. L…

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Report · 18 January 2023

Why does China want to block the Dalai Lama’s visit to Sri Lanka?

Chargé d'affaires Hu Wei of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has stated that “the government and people of China including in the Tibet Autonomous Region strongly …

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Report · 26 December 2022

I want to keep exploring, learning and representing Tibet in the world of art: Illustrator Tenzin Gonpo speaks on his art, social media and Tibetanness

Tenzin Gonpo is an illustrator whose simplistic and recognizable works have gained him popularity among social media users. With illustrations depicting different aspects of Tibeta…

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Report · 22 November 2022

Big Brother is Watching You: Surveillance in Tibet

By Jyotsna Jayaram, Tenzin Tsetan and Tenzin Samphel Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about the use of surveillance by China in occupied Tibet. Thanks to reports by Human…

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Report · 11 November 2022

Tibetans and Football: An Affair to Remember

By Tenzin Samphel “In order to be a real country, you need a beer, an airline, and a football team.”: Frank Zappa Every Friday, Tenzin Sonam (name changed) rushes to Ch…

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Report · 3 November 2022

No End in Sight: Tracking Three months of Zero-COVID repression & Lockdown in Tibet

“We just want to go home.” Han migrant workers in Tibet’s capital Lhasa protesting against the extended lockdown and Chinese Communist Party’s Zero-COVID po…

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Report · 28 October 2022

Pah-Lak, a play we Tibetans must entertain to remember who we are

Tenzing Dhamdul, Research Associate FNVA, New Delhi The set-up: It was pouring cats and dogs in New Delhi but people came in scores including our Indian sisters and brothers who ma…

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Report · 21 September 2022

The Need to Discuss the Human Rights Situation in Tibet

Tenzin Tsetan and Lakshmi P The United Nations Human Rights Council is holding its fifty-first regular session from 12 September to 7 October at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. D…

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Report · 30 August 2022

Looking Back at the Outgoing UN Rights Chief’s Uncertain Tibet Legacy

By Tenzin Samphel and Lakshmi P Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and head of the office is set to step down after her term ends on August 31…

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Report · 26 August 2022

China’s White Papers – Its purpose and implicit propagation of the One China Principle

By Tenzing Dhamdul Introduction: It has only taken a few days for Beijing to come out with another one of its preposterous White Papers that too on Taiwan after a gap of more than …

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Report · 22 August 2022

China’s push for ‘Buddhism with Chinese Characteristics’ explained

By Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P The United Nations General Assembly has designated 22nd August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religi…

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Report · 4 August 2022

Sound and Fury: Analysing Chinese Response to Anything that has Tibet in it

By Lakshmi P & Jyotsna Jayaram United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is currently on an Asia tour. The mere rumours of Pelosi including Taiwan- a self-ruled island that Chin…

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