Author: Tibet Express Newsdesk

By Khedroob Thondup

Taiwan is already an independent country in practice—democratic, self‑governing, and globally integrated. The question is not whether Taiwan wants independence, but why it will never willingly surrender it to Beijing. The answer lies in Tibet’s tragic example: once promised autonomy, Tibet instead became a cautionary tale of repression, assimilation, and broken promises under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

By Khedroob Thondup

When His Holiness the Dalai Lama proposed the Middle Way Approach, it was an act of visionary pragmatism. By renouncing independence and seeking “genuine autonomy” within the People’s Republic of China, he offered Beijing a compromise: sovereignty for China, cultural survival for Tibetans. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) embraced this path, presenting it as a moderate, nonviolent solution that could win international sympathy and open dialogue with Beijing.

By Khedroob Thondup
For decades, Beijing has tried to erase Tibet from the global stage. Xi Jinping’s government has passed laws designed to suffocate Tibetan culture, restrict religious practice, and criminalize dissent. Yet despite these efforts, the Tibetan issue has not disappeared. In fact, it has grown stronger, more visible, and more globally supported — thanks in large part to the Tibetan diaspora in the U.S.

By Khedroob Thondup

China’s governance of Tibet has always been marked by a deep mistrust of Tibetans themselves. The appointment of Hu Changsheng as Party Secretary in Tibet is yet another reminder of this reality. Hu does not speak Tibetan, nor does he understand the customs, traditions, or spiritual life of the people he is meant to govern. His authority rests not on legitimacy or cultural understanding, but on the coercive machinery of the state. This is not accidental—it is the very design of Beijing’s rule in Tibet.