More than 60 people in Tibetan areas of China have been arrested since 2021 for offenses connected to phone and internet use, according to the nonprofit Human Rights Watch.
The dozens of arrests — which are likely an undercount since the government does not publish data on such prosecutions or detentions — coincide with a tightening surveillance regime throughout Tibet.
“For Tibetans, simply using a cellphone has become dangerous, and everyday activities lik...


