Over 3,000 Tibetans, Chinese dissidents, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, and other groups joined protests during Xi’s state visit, calling for human rights and political freedom.

The Chinese narrative attempts to erase the independent agency Tibet exercised before 1951, framing Shipki La as a historical link between China and India (not Tibet and India).

Beijing’s real vulnerability is not international action. It’s rising awareness within the Chinese population. 

Chinese state media’s handling of the Tibet floods is following its usual pattern of restricted coverage, censorship, and emphasizing positive news.

The disaster exposed a stark contrast: open reporting is emerging from Nepal, while information from Tibet remains almost entirely dependent on China’s tightly controlled state media.

The catastrophic flood this week proves that Tibet needs to be at the center of international climate security discussions.

The cancellation of the in-person event also reflects Nepal’s lack of confidence in its ability to manage politically sensitive events.

The incident reveals Beijing’s growing efforts to assert authority over Tibetan Buddhism – including in other countries.

Loga Rangzen’s self-immolation was intended to force Tibet back onto the international agenda. Instead, it exposed the challenges Tibetans face amid China's growing global influence.

Tibet stands at the forefront of China’s wind, solar, and hydropower. But the Tibetan people have no say over how their resources are used.