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Democracy Survives Division: Taiwan’s Political Paradox
By Khedroob Thondup Taiwan’s democracy is noisy, divided, and often bruising. The two dominant parties—the KMT, which emphasises engagement with Beijing, and the DPP, which champions sovereignty and independence—represent starkly different visions of the island’s future. Yet despite this...
Tibetan community-in-exile stages symbolic protest ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit, demands repeal of ‘ethnic unity law’ by China
According to various rights groups, the legislation represents another step in Beijing's efforts to integrate ethnic minorities into a broader national identity
Spying, bioweapons, surveillance: Anthropic reveals how countries, groups are misusing Claude
AI company Anthropic has revealed how governments, criminal groups and other actors allegedly misused its Claude AI models for activities ranging from biological research and weapons development to mass surveillance, espionage, cyberattacks and influence operations. In a safety report...
Tibet jolted by 3.7 magnitude quake following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal
An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 on the Richter scale struck the Tibet region early Friday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
Two Struggles
OPINION While the Tibetan people’s struggle for freedom is patent and grabs global attention, the one to preserve their idenity and integrity as a people in the face of deep-rooted existing, potentially divisive, causes, and as a result of...
China’s Tibet Flood Secrecy Raises Questions Over Death Toll, Data
KATHMANDU- On August 26, a glacier broke loose above the Nepal-Tibet border, sending a wall of ice, rock and water crashing down the Bhote Koshi valley. Within days, Nepal had reported more than 1,300 deaths and thousands of people...
‘Dictator Xi Jinping is not welcome’: TNC rebukes Tibetan groups over their courtesy to Xi
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 10: Tibetan independence group, Tibetan National Congress (TNC) has strongly condemned five Tibetan organisations for publicly “welcoming” Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of his expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit on September...
President Xi Jinping visiting New Delhi for BRICS summit, but Beijing refuses to confirm it?
(TibetanReview.net, Sep10’26) – China has refused to confirm even today (Sep 10) whether President Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS summit taking place in New Delhi over Sep 12-13, even though it has long been scheduled, or...
TWA marks 42nd anniversary, reaffirms commitment to middle way approach
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 10: The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA), the only women’s organisation in the Tibetan exile community, on Thursday commemorated the 42nd anniversary of its re-establishment in exile at an event held at the Tibetan Settlement Office...
TWA Anniversary Overshadowed by Debate Over Outreach to Xi
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 10 Sept: The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) marked 42 years since its formal re-establishment in exile on Thursday, with its anniversary programme unfolding amid a growing debate within the Tibetan community over how the Tibetan...
Representative Jigme Tsering Paid a Courtesy Call on the Hon’ble Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi: Jigme Tsering, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi, paid a courtesy call on Shri Kiren Rijiju, the Hon’ble Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Government of India, on 10 September 2026. During...
The Dalai Lama’s Democratic Vision in Exile
By Khedroob Thondup When Tibet’s spiritual leader fled into exile in 1959, he faced a choice that would define the Tibetan struggle for generations. Rather than consolidating authority in his own hands, the Dalai Lama chose to disperse it—encouraging...
Nepal floods: Toll climbs to 1,377; search operations continue for more than 5,000 missing
The death toll due to the flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,377 on Thursday as more bodies were recovered from the affected districts, while rescue and search operations continue for more than 5,000 missing people, authorities said. At...
Australian MP Sophie Scamps Calls for Halt to Mega-Dam Projects in Tibet, Urges PM Albanese to Raise Tibet at UN
Canberra, 8 September 2026: Australian MP Dr Sophie Scamps has called on China to halt large-scale mega-dam and mining projects in Tibet, warning that unchecked development threatens the environment, water security and livelihoods of millions of people across Asia....
Health Kalon Visits TSO Dharamsala, Reaffirms Commitment to Vulnerable Communities and Sustainable Development
Dharamshala: Kalon (Minister) Pema Tso of the Department of Health, Central Tibetan Administration, paid an official visit to the Dharamshala Tibetan Settlement Office (TSO) on 9 September 2026, where she was warmly welcomed by the Settlement Officer and staff...
TNC Declares Xi “Dictator,” Calls Out Five Tibetan NGOs for Dishonouring Tibetan Sacrifice
DHARAMSALA, 10 Sept: The Tibetan National Congress (TNC) has said Chinese President Xi Jinping is “not welcome,” condemning Tibetan groups that publicly welcomed him ahead of his expected visit to India and announcing a “Rangzen Walk” from UN Headquarters...
China says post-flash flood Tibetan evacuees are back home, but nothing about village deaths, destruction
(TibetanReview.net, Sep09’26) – China said Sep 9 that 444 of the total of 499 residents evacuated on Aug 27 from five villages in Kyirong County near the border with Nepal in the aftermath of the catastrophic glacier-avalanche-triggered flash floods...
India, China armies hold Arunachal border talks amid reports of increased Chinese military activities
(TibetanReview.net, Sep09’26) – Amid reports of increased Chinese military activity reported by local inhabitants, Indian and Chinese armies held two rounds of corps commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kibithoo region to review the situation along the Line of Actual...
China’s Secrecy Over Tibet Flood Draws Scrutiny
BEIJING-The Chinese government deployed a familiar pattern of restricted coverage, censorship and emphasis on positive news to shape the narrative surrounding the floods in Tibet, according to a report in The Diplomat. “As a general practice, China’s state media...
Philippine defence chief calls out China’s ‘bullying’ over South China Sea
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 9: A dramatic diplomatic confrontation unfolded at a defence forum in Seoul on Tuesday after Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. was handed a note from Chinese representatives while he was speaking about the South...
Tibetan heritage footballer makes Champions League debut for Club Brugge
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 9: Tibetan heritage footballer Cheveyo Tsawa has made history by becoming the first player of Tibetan heritage to represent a club in the UEFA Champions League, marking a significant milestone for Tibetan representation on one...
Nepal forms parliamentary panel to assess economic impact of Rasuwa flash flood
A seven-member parliamentary sub-committee was set up on Wednesday to assess the impact of the devastating Rasuwa flash flood on Nepal’s economy and examine issues related to climate finance, officials said. The panel was formed at a meeting of...
Waiting for Silence: Xi Jinping’s Calculated Non‑Policy on Tibet
By Khedroob Thondup The Strategy of Inaction. Xi Jinping’s government has perfected the art of strategic silence on Tibet. Beijing’s refusal to engage with the Dalai Lama or the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is not indecision—it is deliberate policy....
Cheveyo Tsawa Becomes First Player of Tibetan Heritage to Appear in Champions League
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 9 Sept: Cheveyo Tsawa, a 19-year-old footballer of Tibetan heritage, has marked a significant milestone for Tibetan representation in international football by making his UEFA Champions League debut for Belgian side Club Brugge KV.
UN rights chief praises India’s dialogue-first response to student protests, flags repression in Pakistan and China
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk praised India’s dialogue-based approach to youth protests at the UNHRC. In contrast, he criticised excessive force in Pakistan, repression in China's Xinjiang and Tibet, and crackdowns on dissent in Iran, Russia, and other...





























