China kicks out journalists from G20 as UK PM Starmer confronts Xi on human rights
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 19: Chinese officials forcibly removed journalists from a G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, drawing widespread criticism. The incident coincided with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s direct confrontation with Chinese President Xi Jinping over human rights violations. On the diplomatic front, Starmer voiced concerns over China’s treatment of human rights and […]
Chinese authorities displace Tibetan villagers amid potential mining interests
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Nov 19: The Chinese government has ordered the relocation of hundreds of Tibetan families from Yarka and Betsang villages near the mountain of Amey Ratoe in traditional province of Amdo, citing landslide risks. According to Tibet Watch, in late October, authorities mandated the relocation of half the households from upper slopes and base […]
Tibet’s leader seeks international support in Catalan parliamentary hearing
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 19: President Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected leader of the Tibetan people, delivered a testimony before the Catalan Parliament’s Commission of Foreign Affairs on Friday in Spain, highlighting Tibet’s ongoing struggle against Chinese occupation. During the hearing, President Tsering highlighted the critical situation in Tibet, noting that 157 Tibetans have self-immolated, with […]
Biden publicly mentions Tibet in final meeting with China’s Xi Jinping at APEC
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Nov. 19: The outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday publicly referenced Tibet during his final talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, held in the presence of media on the side lines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru. Biden highlighted the progress achieved in military communications, discussions on artificial intelligence […]