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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...
China’s Panchen returns to Beijing after six-month stint of promoting Sinicization of Tibetan Buddhism
(TibetanReview.net, Dec25’25) – China has called its 11th “Panchen Lama” Gyaincain Norbu, imposed on the Tibetan people in 1995 as a deliberate snub against the Dalai Lama for having already made his recognition of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima without its...
Pentagon report cautions India on China’s long-term Arunachal, Pakistan designs
(TibetanReview.net, Dec24’25) – China has been expanding the scope of what it calls its “core interests” as it aims to achieve the “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” by 2049 which envisages exercise of sovereignty over territories that include...
What kind of unity do we actually need?
OPINION As candidates campaigning for the 2026 exile Tibetan elections vow to stand for what they call “unity”, Thupten Chakrishar* contends that what we need are leaders who understand that their job is not to make us the same,...
Would-be candidate barred from upcoming exile Tibetan elections for rule violations
(TibetanReview.net, Dec23’25) – The Central Tibetan Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has on Dec 23 barred Mr Tashi Topgyal, alias Tashi Topgyal Lugdzi, from voting or standing for election for the next five years for his...
China’s simplified visa process meant to grab India’s lucrative outbound travel market, trust remains fragile
(TibetanReview.net, Dec22’25) – As China speaks of a positive trend in bilateral relations, it has moved to introduce a simplified visa process for Indian nationals that could help it tap its India’s fast-growing travel market, reported China’s official globaltimes.cn...
China claims yet another propaganda Tibet-word-record: the highest urban natural wetland
(TibetanReview.net, Dec21’25) – After proclaiming Guinness world records recently as a means to remind the world that Tibet is part of its territory – namely the world’s older grapevine growing in the wild and the largest thangka painting lesson...
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