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India to host Chinese vice foreign minister on road towards restoring normal ties
(TibetanReview.net, Jun11’25) – The long road to fully normalizing Sino-India relations after the 2020 Galwan Valley breakup continues with Chinese vice foreign minister Sun Weidong being likely to visit India this week for what will be the second high-level...
India opens Shipki La Tibet-border pass in Himachal for tourism
(TibetanReview.net, Jun11’25) – From being open only for yearly seasonal trading activities, India is to open the Shipki La pass on the India-Tibet border in Himachal Pradesh state to tourists and local public for the first time since independence...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Presides Over 55th Founding Anniversary of Library of Tibetan Works and Archives as Chief Guest
Dharamshala: On the auspicious day of 11 June 2025, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) commemorates the 55th anniversary of its founding and the laying of its foundation stone, graciously blessed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai...
CTA Minister Dolma Gyari honored with 2025 IFCSS Spirit of Freedom Award
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 11: The Independent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars (IFCSS) has announced Dolma Gyari as the recipient of the 2025 “Spirit of Freedom Award,” recognizing her contributions to the Tibetan struggle and democratic development in...
DYSA Mundgod claims second consecutive GCM Gold Cup title
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 11: DYSA Mundgod etched their name in exile Tibetan football history on Wednesday, defeating Tashi Dekyi Lartso (TDL) Bylakuppe 3-1 in the final of the 30th Gyalyum Chenmo Memorial Gold Cup (GCMGC) at Dharamshala. The victory...
Hong Kong bans Taiwan-made video game as China sees national security threat
Hong Kong has banned Taiwanese video game Reversed Front: Bonfire under China's national security law, the first such action against a video game. The authorities cited threats to state security as the game allows players to simulate overthrowing the...
IISER Pune's Shyam Sundar Rai To Be Honoured With National Geoscience Lifetime Achievement Award
Shyam Sundar Rai from the Department of Earth and Climate Science at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune has been selected to receive the prestigious National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Ministry of Mines,...
China violates own prison rules to block family, lawyer visits to Dorjee Tashi for fifth consecutive year, Tibet Watch reports
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 10 June: Chinese prison authorities in occupied Tibet continue to deny family visits to imprisoned Tibetan businessman and philanthropist Dorjee Tashi, with the last recorded visit having taken place in 2019. According to a report...
Tribeca Festival hosts rare screening of “Kundun” featuring remarks by Director Martin Scorsese
June 10, 2025 Last Friday, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and the Office of Tibet, joined Tribeca Festival and Martin Scorsese to host a screening of Scorsese’s epic “Kundun” on the second day of the Festival. The first...
US strongly opposed to China’s ‘super-embassy’ project in London’s financial districts
(TibetanReview.net, Jun10’25) – Atter continuing to keep the option to allow China to construct a “super-embassy” in London’s financial districts alive despite strong opposition from human rights groups and other critics of Beijing, as well as local residents, UK’s...
US vows military action to thwart any Chinese takeover of Taiwan
(TibetanReview.net, Jun10’25) – As the China threat appeared to grow and loom large, the US is increasingly setting aside its strategic ambiguity on policy towards Taiwan, speaking of defending it militarily. After former President Joe Biden, current Defence Secretary...
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese pays tribute to Dalai Lama at the KUNDUN screening at Tribeca Film Festival
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 10: Acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese joined nearly 500 attendees at the SVA Theatre on June 6 for a special screening of his celebrated film ‘Kundun’, paying tribute to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s upcoming 90th...
Nepalese, global artists condemn KIMFF for promoting Chinese narrative and erasing Tibetan identity
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 10: A collective of Nepalese and international artists, filmmakers, and cultural workers have issued a strong public statement condemning the Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) for contributing to the erasure of Tibetan identity through...
9th WPCT concludes, celebrating the Dalai Lama and calling for Resolve Tibet Act-style legislation
June 9, 2025 The 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet (WPCT) concluded on June 4 in Japan’s capital Tokyo, capping two days dedicated to advancing global solidarity for Tibet, countering Chinese influence, and advancing coordinated legislative efforts. The post...
China persists in blocking access to Tibet: US State Department report
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 9: China continues to block US government officials, journalists, and other visitors from entering Tibet, according to the US State Department’s latest annual report on access to the region. The report, released on May 29 and mandated...
ICT urges global action to end China’s crackdown on Tibetans celebrating Dalai Lama’s birthday
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 9: As the 90th birthday of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama approaches on July 6, the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), a Washington-based advocacy organization, has issued an urgent...
Tibetans in Tibet face persecution ahead of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday
Tibetans face serious risks celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday due to China's crackdown. The International Campaign for Tibet urges the global community to protect Tibetans' rights, stop persecution, and allow peaceful celebrations without fear of detention or...
Tibetan Diaspora in Taiwan Faces Declining Cultural and Political Engagement
East Asia Forum reports Taiwan’s Tibetan diaspora faces fading cultural identity and reduced activism, threatening the unity of the global Tibetan freedom movement.
President Xi seeks greater progress in China-appointed Panchen’s acceptability report card
(TibetanReview.net, Jun08’25) – As if to underline its importance, China’s official Xinhua news agency issued reports and updates on President Xi Jinping’s Jun 6 meeting with Chinese government appointed 11th Panchen Lama Gyaincain Norbu for the third day today,...
Xi Jinping Meets China-Appointed Panchen Lama in Beijing
China-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaincain Norbu meets Xi Jinping, pledges support for Party’s Tibet policies amid push to control Dalai Lama succession.
Tibetans Face Persecution for Celebrating Dalai Lama’s Birthday
As the Dalai Lama turns 90, Tibetans in Tibet risk arrest and torture for celebrating, warns ICT; global calls for China to end religious persecution grow.
Department of Information and International Relations Holds Protocol Training for Representatives of the Offices of Tibet
Tokyo, Japan – 8 June 2025: The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has initiated a two-day intensive training programme on international protocol, diplomacy, and stakeholder engagement for the Representatives and Coordinators...
Martin Scorsese Leads KUNDUN Tribute to Dalai Lama at Tribeca
Martin Scorsese joins KUNDUN screening at Tribeca to honour the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, promoting his message of compassion to global audiences.
Acclaimed director Scorsese admires Dalai Lama at special screening of Kundun
(TibetanReview.net, Jun07’25) – A special 35 mm screening of Kundun, the 1997 Oscar nominated biopic on the early life of the Dalai Lama, was held on Jun 6 as part of the annual Tribeca Film Festival, a highly-anticipated cinematic...
India sees China as key factor in its Pakistan rivalry
(TibetanReview.net, Jun07’25) – Any move by India to improve its relations with China is easily thwarted by Pakistan towards which the latter feels an overwhelming degree of commitment, Indian National Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said Jun 5, leading...





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