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The Enduring Power of Tibetan Unity

19th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 311 Views

By Khedroob Thondup

When Tibetans crossed into India in 1959, carrying little more than the clothes on their backs and the weight of exile, three forces bound us together: the leadership of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, our deep patriotism, and our unwavering desire to return to our homeland. These were not abstract ideals; they were lifelines. In the chaos of displacement, His Holiness became the moral compass, reminding us that exile was not the end of Tibet but the beginning of a new chapter in our struggle. Our patriotism was the glue that held together communities scattered across India, and our longing for home gave meaning to every sacrifice.

“Tibet Is Not a Minority”: TYC Launches Global Hunger Strike After UN’s Muted Response to Self-Immolation

19th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 2348 Views

By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 19 July: The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) has launched a worldwide chain hunger strike protest beginning today in Dharamsala, calling for concrete international action following the self-immolation and death of Tibetan independence activist Pawo Lobga Rangzen outside the United Nations headquarters in New York.

29 Countries Sign Up to China-Led AI Governance Body in Shanghai

17th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 497 Views

By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 17 July: China has taken another step toward shaping global artificial intelligence governance after 29 countries signed an agreement in Shanghai on Thursday establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), an intergovernmental body headquartered in the Chinese financial hub.

The Fire That Rekindled Tibet’s Voice

16th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 368 Views

By Khedroob Thondup

The recent self‑immolation of a Tibetan activist in front of the United Nations headquarters was not just a tragic act of desperation; it was a searing reminder of a struggle the world had allowed to fade into the background. For years, Tibet has been a muted issue in global diplomacy—overshadowed by trade wars, climate summits, and the shifting balance of power in Asia. Yet in one horrifying instant, the flames outside the UN reignited international attention, forcing governments, media, and ordinary citizens to confront a question too long ignored: what does Tibet mean to the conscience of the world?

China Demolishes Ancient Fortress in Tibet’s Gyalrong Region

16th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 789 Views

By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 16 July: The demolition of a historic stone fortress in Tibet’s eastern Gyalrong region by Chinese authorities has drawn criticism from Tibetans, who say it has heightened concerns over the preservation of Tibetan cultural heritage just days after China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” came into force.

EU Lawmakers Renew Calls for China to Repeal “Ethnic Unity” Law

16th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 405 Views

By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 16 July: European lawmakers have intensified their opposition to China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said in a report on 10 July, with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), European Union officials and national parliamentarians warning that the legislation threatens the cultural, religious and linguistic rights of Tibetans and other affected communities.

Tibetan Independence Activist Lobga Rangzen Honoured in Arunachal Pradesh, the Indian State Claimed by China

15th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 565 Views

By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 15 July: Members of the Students for a Free Tibet (SFT)-Itanagar chapter in Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian border state claimed by China as part of “South Tibet” held a candlelight vigil on Monday to honour Tibetan independence activist Pawo Lobga Rangzen, whose self-immolation outside the United Nations headquarters in New York coincided with the implementation of China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”.

Legislating Assimilation: How China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Law Forecloses the Middle Way

15th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 430 Views

By Khedroob Thondup

China’s new “Ethnic Unity and Progress Law” is not a benign framework for harmony but a legal codification of assimilation, directly undermining the viability of the Middle Way Approach by criminalizing cultural distinctiveness and foreclosing genuine autonomy for Tibet. It signals Beijing’s intent to replace negotiated coexistence with enforced homogeneity, making the pursuit of autonomy increasingly precarious.

The Mirage of Autonomy: Why Tibetans Must Confront Reality

15th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 375 Views

By Khedroob Thondup | European Times
There is a painful truth that Tibetans must face. Those who still believe the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will one day grant Tibet genuine autonomy are clinging to a mirage. The CCP’s record in Tibet is not one of compromise, dialogue, or respect for cultural identity. It is one of control, assimilation, and suppression. To imagine that this same system will suddenly soften and allow Tibetans to live freely under its rule is to indulge in wishful thinking.

Chinese Geologists’ Study Contradicts Beijing’s Safety Assurances on Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam in Occupied Tibet

14th July 2026 Tibet Express Newsdesk 3869 Views

By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA, 14 July: A study by Chinese geologists has raised fresh questions over the safety of China’s massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo in occupied Tibet, identifying an active fault beneath the construction site despite Beijing’s repeated assurances that the project meets the highest safety standards and would reduce disaster risks.