Tenzin Nyidon
DHARAMSHALA, March 7: As China’s Two Sessions commenced on Tuesday and the anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day on March 10th approaches, Chinese authorities have ramped up security measures across the so-called Tibet Autonomous Region ((TAR). Officials from relevant government departments have been deployed to various areas, emphasizing that “ensuring security and stability in March is important and crucial.”
On February 28th, the Markham County Police Department convened a meeting to launch what they call “security and stability guarantee work” for March. Similarly, in Chamdo, multiple meetings were held on February 11th, February 25th, and March 2nd in local towns, mobilizing county-level officials to oversee and enforce security protocols. These officials were dispatched to various communities in Dzogong County to propagate state narratives about maintaining security and stability during the 2025 Tibetan New Year, China’s Two Sessions, and throughout March, emphasizing that these efforts should be treated as a primary political task.
Nyalam County in Shigatse City also witnessed a series of meetings in February and March regarding China’s Two Sessions and what authorities term “important security and stability work” during this sensitive period. The leadership of Shigatse City issued strict directives and announcements, reinforcing the necessity of stringent monitoring and inspection of security measures. Chinese officials have reiterated that since these tasks align with state political requirements, they must be executed without any negligence.
The intensified restrictions and surveillance reflect Beijing’s ongoing concerns about potential expressions of dissent within Tibet, particularly during politically sensitive periods such as March 10th. The measures also mirror the Chinese government’s broader strategy of maintaining tight control over the region, especially during important anniversaries and national political events.
