The constitutional Pakistani body that calls for a harsher repression of the Ahmadis went to Xinjiang and proclaimed it a model of religious liberty.
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Thank You from the Uyghurs, President Erdoğan—But
The Turkish leader deserves credit for mentioning the Uyghur issue at the 79th UN General Assembly. But a stronger tone is needed.
USCIRF Exposes “Sinicization” of Religion
In an excellent report using inter alia 21 “Bitter Winter” articles as sources, the U.S. agency explains that the policy is aimed at making religion more subservient to the CCP, not more Chinese.
Securing the Legacy: The Future of the Dalai Lama and Tibet. A Tibetan Point of View
To avoid Chinese maneuvers, the 14th Dalai Lama may consider self-emanating when he is still alive, i.e., appointing a successor and recognizing him as his “emanation.”
Beijing’s Transnational Repression of Dissidents: From Bad to Worse
The chilling story of a Uyghur reporter exiled in the US is the sad tip of a shivering iceberg.
Internet Celebrity Promoting Tibetan Language Detained and Beaten in Sichuan
Gong Lajia (Tashi Nyima) disturbed the authorities with his successful outdoor live streaming. He was detained during a live broadcast.
Renaming Tibet “Xizang”: Are French Museums Backing Off?
After having been named and shamed for their abject subservience to Xi Jinping, Musée Guimet and Musée du quai Branly are trying to save their reputation.
“The Uyghur Democratic Reform Movement Needs Unity and Support”
A statement from Uyghur scholars in view of the 2024 General Assembly of the World Uyghur Congress in Sarajevo.
Taoist Seminary Places “Ideological and Political Education in the First Place”
At the opening ceremony for the 2024 freshmen of China Taoist College, China Taoist Association bureaucrats clarified what “Sinicization of Taoism” means.
“Buddhist Diplomacy” and China’s Support of Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
The Russian Traditional Buddhist Sangha is a staunch supporter of Putin’s war. China Buddhist Association is helping it make inroads into international Buddhist organizations.