Chinese Government’s new religious guidelines spark concerns over assimilation efforts
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 6: The Chinese government is set to enforce new guidelines on religious activities within the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including occupied regions beginning September 1. The contentious regulations, recently revealed by Radio Free Asia on August 3, are set to place significant emphasis on the prioritization of the Communist Party […]
Record-breaking tourism surge in Tibet raises concerns over cultural impact
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, August 6: The so called Tibet Autonomous Region has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with July recording an all-time high in passenger throughput since the inception of civil aviation in the region in 1965. While this boost in tourism bodes well for the local economy, concerns have arisen about its potential […]