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Tibetan Kids In China’s Boarding Schools: Cultural Erasure Or Hidden Agenda?

30 May 2025

Chinese officials have come under fire from human rights activists for compelling Tibetan kids to attend state-run boarding schools, with Beijing accused of undermining Tibetan culture and identity through an assimilation policy. The Tibet Action Institute, set up by Tibetan-Canadian activist Lhadon Tethong, published a report on Thursday explaining how...

Tibet Quake: Earthquake of 5.7 Magnitude Strikes at 2:41 AM

12 May 2025

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale hit Tibet at 2:41 am on Monday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Location Details The NCS reported that the epicenter was located at a latitude of...

Walk 3,300 km, They Said—It’ll Be Fun, They Said! Chinese Man Feels 20 Years Older After Brutal Trek

24 Mar 2025

A 31-year-old Chinese male, Liqi, took on an unprecedented quest, walking 3,300 kilometers from Hubei to Lhasa, Tibet, pulling a two-wheeled cart across some of China's most challenging terrains. His odyssey, which took close to a year, had him braving snowstorms, typhoons, treacherous mountains, and perilous wildlife. From Jingzhou to...

Tibetans, Japanese Mark 112th Tibetan Independence Day

13 Feb 2025

The Shinjuku Historical Museum Hall in Tokyo recently hosted a gathering of Tibetans and Japanese supporters to commemorate the 112th anniversary of the Declaration of Tibetan Independence Day. The event, organized by the Tibetan Community in Japan (TCJ) and Students for Free Tibet (SFT), aimed to challenge China’s historical claims...

Tibet Struck By 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake

09 Feb 2025

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Sunday, according to a statement from the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The NCS reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 16 km, making the region vulnerable to potential aftershocks. "EQ of M: 4.0, On: 09/02/2025 13:07:04 IST, Lat: 29.13 N, Long:...

China Tightens Grip on Tibet, Escape to India Now Rarer

14 Jan 2025

Stricter Chinese control in Tibet has significantly reduced the number of Tibetans escaping to India. In 2024, only eight Tibetans reached Dharamshala, a sharp drop compared to over 40 in 2023 and 3,000 annually between the 1990s and 2008. Sikyong Penpa Tsering, President of the Tibetan government-in-exile, attributed the decline...

Tibet Earthquake Destroys 3,000 Homes; 400 Rescued, Thousands Relocated | Watch

08 Jan 2025

A powerful earthquake in Tibet has trapped more than 400 people. However, Chinese officials confirmed that many have been rescued. The search for survivors continues, as over 30,000 residents have been relocated. Details of the Earthquake On Tuesday, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Tingri in Tibet, about 80 km (50...

China Defends Proposal to Construct World’s Largest Dam on Brahmaputra River in Tibet

27 Dec 2024

China, on Friday, downplayed concerns over plans to construct the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet. This $137 billion project was called a "totally safe" project by the foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, who emphasized that its construction would not affect countries downstream. She claimed safety issues...

Tibet’s Pure Land Vineyard Breaks Records as the World’s Highest

09 Nov 2024

Tibet's Pure Land & Super-High Altitude Vineyard, located at an impressive 3,563.31 meters (11,690 feet) above sea level, has officially earned the Guinness World Records title for the highest vineyard in the world. Situated near the Lhasa River in Caina Town, Qushui County, Lhasa, China, the vineyard thrives in a...

Ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi And Congressional Delegation Visit Dalai Lama, Highlights US Support For Tibet

19 Jun 2024

On Wednesday, former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of a Congressional delegation arrived at the Dalai Lama Temple to meet with the Tibetan spiritual leader. Disciples of the Dalai Lama were also seen at the temple complex this morning. The bipartisan US delegation, led by Republican Chair...

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