The Latest Breaking News from Tibet

Back-channel talks with China exist, but there is little progress: Tibetan leader

In an interview to The Hindu, Sikyong Penpa Tsering said that the CTA backs the Dalai Lama’s call for the “Middle Way” that demands more autonomy from China, but not independence

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Tibetans want more autonomy, not freedom or political separation from China: Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama reiterates call for autonomy, not separation from China. Wishes to revisit Lhasa but prefers to live in Dharamshala. China rejects remarks, accuses him of being a “splittist”. Dalai Lama open to talks with China, but wants to remain in India. He will travel to Sikkim, Karnataka, Bodh Gaya…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Sets EV Altitude Record At 17,569 Feet

A Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has set a new altitude record for an electric vehicle by climbing one of the world's highest highways in Tibet.

InsideEVs · Sep 15, 2023

US imposes new China visa curbs over alleged ‘forced assimilation’ in Tibet

Experts have said about 1 million Tibetan children were being separated from their families at state boarding schools.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023

Satellite data sheds light on China’s detention facilities in Tibet

Exclusive: China appears to have expanded use of high-security prisons as tool of repression in Tibet, researchers say

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023

China protests Dalai Lama meeting with visiting U.S. officials

Last week, Ms. Zeya attended birthday celebrations for the Dalai Lama’s 88th birthday, organised by the “Office of Tibet in Washington” as well. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

‘I wanted vengeance’: Tibet’s last resistance fighter

Tibet was communist China’s first conquest and now, Tibetans are working to tell the story of how they resisted Beijing.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023

Tibet’s Dalai Lama marks 88th birthday, prays for world peace

Birthday celebration held in India’s Dharamsala where the Dalai Lama has lived in exile for decades after fleeing Tibet.

Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2023

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama celebrates 88th birthday

The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, is celebrating his 88th birthday at his hillside Indian headquarters in Dharamsala

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

India, China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong Tso lake

Three years after the violent clash between Indian and Chinese forces in Galwan followed by tanks facing each other around the Pangong Tso — a lake spanning eastern Ladakh and western Tibet — there is hectic activity in the area from both sides. While China is rushing to complete a…

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023