China’s repeated rejection of the “Greater Tibet” Middle Way Approach and renewed warnings to India over the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation underscore how sensitive @TibetanReview #WhenOrangesFallEP5 #Tibet #TibetanResilience #FaithUnBroken

With respect, gratitude, & sorrow,TYC paid its tribute to our former Prez, Lhasang Tsering, by draping his mortal remains with the Tibetan National Flag & the TYC Org flag. A final salute to a fearless warrior, visionary leader, mentor, & lifelong champion of Tibet’s freedom.

Obituary: Central Tibetan Administration Mourns the Demise of Kasur Chope Paljor Tsering – Central Tibetan Administration tibet.net/obituary-central-t…

The so-called "Middle Way Approach" is, in essence, a step-by-step attempt to advance "Tibet independence" through the creation of a so-called "Greater Tibetan Region" — a concept with no basis in history. China will never allow any attempt to split the country or undermine national unity under the pretext of "high autonomy." The title and status of the Dalai Lama have historically been conferred and recognized by the central government. The 14th Dalai Lama himself was formally recognized and approved by the then Government of the Republic of China. There has never been a historical practice whereby a Dalai Lama designates or recognizes his own successor. The issue of the Dalai Lama's reincarnation is entirely China's internal affair, must follow Chinese laws and regulations, established religious rituals, and historical conventions, and must take place within China's territory. China hopes that India will fully appreciate the sensitivity of this issue, strictly adhere to its commitments, and avoid actions that may complicate or disrupt the overall development of bilateral relations.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering confirms that back-channel contacts with the Chinese government continue, even if progress remains elusive. Genuine dialogue not silence is essential to addressing @CTA_Tibet #WhenOrangesFallEP5 #HumanRights #TibetanResilience #FaithUnBroken

#China says two buildings in #Tsona were childhood homes of #TsangyangGyatso. #Tibetans ask a simple question what evidence supports the claim? Historical truth must be built on facts & documentation. Everyone know China's this side of propaganda now. #Tibet #History #HumanRights

A Chinese embassy spokesperson criticized CTA's Middle Way Approach as a step-by-step attempt to advance "Tibet independence" and warned #India over the #DalaiLama's reincarnation. Read: yarloong.com/china-rejects-m…

China’s claim of identifying “historic residences” of the 6th Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso in Tsona raises fresh questions especially as state @TibetanReview #WhenOrangesFallEP5  #CulturalHeritage #TibetanResilience #FaithUnBroken

Hypothetically, if Tibet were to become an independent state, it would host a massive American military base. Imagine the US controlling such a strategic piece of territory in the heart of continental Asia. Do we really need more destructive conflicts being waged on the India-China periphery and Eurasian heartland? It is unthinkable. During the early Cold War, India — irresponsibly one might add — got caught up in a proxy role to destabilize China’s control on Tibet. How did that end up ? A major India-China war in 1962, while the U.S. washed its hands off the whole affair. Did India receive any benefits from its sacrifices to help in the U.S. containment of China? To the contrary, other than inviting permanent hostility from China and precipitating a dramatic strategic partnership between China and Pakistan, India was also cut down to size by U.S. military allies and technologically checked from developing itself. In substance, this basic US policy framework remains intact. India has found self-deceptive ways to build the U.S. relationship. As for the India-China frontiers, this has a long history tracing back to British India and there have been several attempts to solve this dispute. Many of those instances would have actually left India in an advantageous geopolitical position but from various reasons they did not yield any positive results. Nevertheless, India’s core interests are likely to be addressed in a final settlement of the dispute. What the past decade also shows is there is no military solution to the boundary question. After a prolonged period of tension, the LAC is a zone of stability today, particularly when compared to other escalating conflicts around the world. The policy challenge or rather opportunity for India and China is to craft a renewed policy framework that brings a level of stability and forward looking goals to guide the entire relationship. The rapidly changing world order obliges both countries to attempt a meaningful process of rapprochement and normalization. This is in India’s vital interests too.

#RIP On June 11, two prominent #Tibetans་passed away. Kasur Chope Paljor Tsering & Lhatsang Tsering. Both served H.H. the #DalaiLama and Tibetans in different ways. I worked with Lhasang la at DIIR as also in TYC & his contribution is multifaceted ཨོཾ་མ་ཎི་པདྨེ་ཧཱུྃ།

Lhasang Tsering (1952-2026), an outspoken advocate for Tibetan independence and former resistance fighter, has passed away. Rest in power! (Photo: Maj Gen Eustace D'Souza, PVSM, presents a Plaque of Appreciation to Lhasang Tsering on the behalf of Friends of Tibet on Dec 10 2001)

傍晚下了小雨。雨后出现两道彩虹。颇章布达拉熠熠生辉。 #tibet #lhasa

The Chinese govt justifies its occupation by claiming that Tibet has been part of China for around 800 years, bt its claim is not supported by the facts Even today China, since its invasion of Tibet, has not been able to win hearts of Tibetans! #FreeTibet tribuneindia.com/news/himach…