Approval by the Chinese government was never the “most central step.” The “Golden Urn” Beijing mentions was used in a minority of cases and never replaced the traditional methods.
Tibet
A New Book on Tibetan Women Writers in Exile
China compelled them to leave their country. Exiled, they still speak with a powerful voice, Kunsang Dolma said.
Tibet: If You Are a Dissident, We Will Cut Your Electricity and Water
Then, if you protest, the Chinese will arrest you. This is what happened to Kelsang, a 42-year-old man from Dêngqên County.
An Auction in London Highlights the Truth on the Reincarnation of Dalai Lamas
Bonhams auctions the collection and archives of Sir Basil Gould, a British diplomat who was there when the 14th Dalai Lama was enthroned in 1940.
China Mobilizes Museums for Propaganda
At a training session in Beijing, museum directors are told they should focus on documenting that “border regions” such as Tibet and Xinjiang were always Chinese.
Digital Repression Targets Tibetans in Tibet and Abroad
An independent report denounces the company Meiya Pico for its role in supplying cutting-edge police technology. International sanctions should target it.
Surprise: Lama Humkar Dorje Rinpoche “Died in Vietnam”
He was “disappeared” in December 2024. The authorities announced he was dead on April 5 and now claims he died in Ho Chi Minh City.
Humkar Dorje Rinpoche: Leading Tibetan Lama “Disappeared” and Possibly Killed
The abbot of Longen Monastery and principal of a large vocational school closed by the government in 2021 got in trouble after his cold welcome to the false Panchen Lama.
Tibetan Students Told Not to Attend Religious Activities During the Holidays
Students from Lhasa Teachers College supplied “Bitter Winter” with some interesting documents.
Earthquake in Tibet: The Wrong Condolences
Statements of solidarity in the name of friendship with “the Chinese people” just send the wrong message.