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China’s top mining company eyes double-digit growth, to expand its Tibet mine

(TibetanReview.net, Dec31’25) – China’s Zijin Mining Group Co, the world’s third largest mining company after Rio Tinto Group and BHP Group in market value, is planning double-digit growth for its gold and copper production in 2026, thanks due in...

China’s claim of having mediated the May India-Pakistan ceasefire dismissed as ‘bizarre’

(TibetanReview.net, Dec31’25) – An unnamed Indian official has dismissed as “bizarre” China’s foreign minister Wang Yi’s claim Dec 30 that his country “mediated” the ceasefire between India and Pakistan following New Delhi’s launch of “Operation Sindoor” which lasted from...

China seeks to ridicule, condemn Indian movie on the 2020 Galwan valley clash

(TibetanReview.net, Dec30’25) – China’s official media has on Dec 30 sought to ridicule and condemn India’s movie on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between its and Indian troops, which is set for release in Apr 2026, while using the...

Repeated raising of dam’s water level despite rising frequency of landslides led to the Hongqi Bridge collapse in Tibet

(TibetanReview.net, Dec29’25) – The collapse on Nov 11 of the Hongqi (literally “the Red Flag”) Bridge over the Dadu River (Tibetan: Gyalmo Ngulchu) in eastern Tibet’s Kardze prefecture (now part of China’s Sichuan province), was directly caused by the...

Karnataka gov’t reaffirms commitment to support Tibetan community

(TibetanReview.net, Dec28’25) – The Congress-led government of the south India’s Karnataka state has said Dec 27 that it will continue to support the Tibetan community in the state. Speaking at the 55th anniversary celebrations marking the establishment of the...

Massive copper discoveries in Tibet makes China world’s market leader

(TibetanReview.net, Dec28’25) – Copper prices are reported to be at record highs these days, driven by soaring demand for EVs and green tech, tight global supply, and robust industrial use and China is in commanding position to lead the...

China’s revised national language law punishes those who ‘interfere’ with others’ learning, use of Mandarin

(TibetanReview.net, Dec27’25) – China’s top legislature has passed a revised Law on the Standard Spoken and Written Chinese Language on Dec 27 and it will come into force on Jan 1, 2026. The new law will have grave implications...

Previously unknown beetle species stated to threaten Potala’s wooden structure

(TibetanReview.net, Dec26’25) – A previously unknown beetle species presents potential risks to the Potala palace’s infrastructure due to its wood-boring larvae, reported China’s official chinadaily.com.cn Dec 25, citing the regional party mouthpiece Tibet Daily (officially Xizang Daily). Researchers recently...

Elections’26: A Second term for Sikyong Penpa Tsering – A mandate earned through leadership, results, and unwavering dedication

OPINION Tenzin Sherap* presents his case for the re-election of Sikyong Penpa Tsering for a second term in the 2026 Tibetan elections. I fully respect everyone’s right to express their views. However, calls for “new” or “younger” leadership—without clear...

Chinese direct one-child policy anger against its top Mandarin on her death

(TibetanReview.net, Dec26’25) – Unable to criticise their government for fear of being persecuted on the outlandish charge of threatening to overthrow state power, Chinese citizens have made an outpouring of social media attacks on the person who was responsible...