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Washington DC: On 30 April 2025 (EDT), the third day of his official visit to the United States, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration met with key members of the U.S. Congress, emphasising the urgency of the Tibetan issue amid China’s intensifying repression and warning that reduced U.S. support could embolden China.
The day’s engagement began with meetings with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Sikyong thanked Rep. Schakowsky for her continued support, to which she responded with a strong message of solidarity with the Tibetan people. In his meeting with Representative Pelosi, one of Tibet’s most steadfast allies, Sikyong inquired about her health, to which she responded reassuringly that she was doing well. Their conversation then turned to the current challenges facing Tibetans and how to navigate these difficult times through continued advocacy.
A major focus of the day was a substantive meeting with members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Present were Chairman John Moolenaar, Ranking...
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