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CHINA’S ECONOMY STUMBLES: Common Prosperity Plan Faces Uncertain Future

20th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

DHARAMSALA, 20 Sept: China’s “Common Prosperity” initiative, launched by President Xi Jinping in 2021, which sought to address deep-seated inequalities aiming to create a more equitable society and reduce economic inequality, has sent shockwaves through China’s professional class. Thousands of educated workers once driving the country’s rapid growth now face decreasing salaries, job insecurity, reduced access to international education, and government scrutiny of luxury lifestyles, reports WION.

8th Session of 17th TPIE Wraps Up with Major Amendments Approved

20th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

DHARAMSALA, 20 Sept: The 8th session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile concluded yesterday with amendments to the Charter of Tibetans in Exile concerning the appointment of the Chief Justice Commissioner and the two other Justice Commissioners, as well as the tenure of the Justice Commissioners, which has divided the house.

Centre for Middle-Way Initiative Marks 16th Anniversary

18th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

By Yangchen Lhamu

DHARAMSALA, 18 Sept: The Centre for Middle Way Initiative (Umay Lam), a Tibetan non-profit organization, celebrated a major milestone today: its 16th anniversary. The occasion was marked with a special celebration held at the Dharamshala Tibetan Settlement Office Hall in McLeod Ganj.

MIRACLE RELEASE: China Frees Jailed US Pastor After Nearly Two Decades

17th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

By Yangchen Lhamu

DHARAMSALA, 17 Sept: American Pastor David Lin has been freed from a Chinese prison after nearly two decades of imprisonment and has now returned to the United States, the State Department confirmed on Monday. This marks a significant breakthrough in US-China relations. Wrongfully detained since 2006, Lin’s release was a top priority for the Biden administration, according to the State Department. This development relieves Lin’s family and could signal a relief in tensions between the two nations.

CRUSH TIBET SEPARATISTS, CHINA ORDERS AHEAD OF NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION

16th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

DHARAMSALA, 16 Sept: Chen Wenqing, China’s top security official has made it clear that maintaining stability and preventing independence movements are the main goals of security forces in Tibet during a recent visit to the region, according to multiple news reports.

STUDENTS ART EXHIBITION “DREAMING TIBET,” KICKS OFF, ENTHRALLS VISITORS

13th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

By Yangchen Lhamu

DHARAMSALA, 13 Sept: An art exhibition celebrating the creativity of Tibetan students from five different schools in Himachal Pradesh opened today at the Kangra Art Museum in Kotwali Bazar near here on Friday.

Parliament Session Begins Amid Ultimatum from Campaign Group for Charter Amendment or Resignation of All 45 MPs

12th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

DHARAMSALA, 12 Sept: The 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile(TPiE) commenced its 8th session on Wednesday amid calls for amending the Charter regarding qualifications of Justice Commissioners of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (TSJC) of the Central Tibetan Administration(CTA). The calls came from a group known as ‘The Advocacy of the General Public for the Sustainability of CTA,’ which also demanded the resignation of all lawmakers if amendments were not made.

TPI Hosts International Symposium on Strategic Responses to Global Change in Dharamsala

11th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

By Yangchen Lhamu

DHARAMSALA, 11 Sept: Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), the research wing of the Central Tibetan Administration(CTA), held a day-long International Symposium on Finding Common Ground: Strategic Responses in a Changing Global Order at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives here on Tuesday.

Severe Flash Floods in Tsongon Region Cause Widespread Damage

5th September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

DHARAMSALA, 5 Sept: Heavy rainfall since 1 September has triggered severe flooding across multiple prefectures in the Tsongon region in the traditional Tibetan province of Amdo, resulting in loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure and livestock.

Estonian Delegates Defy Beijing, Attend Tibetan Democracy Day in Dharamsala

2nd September 2024 Lobsang Tenchoe

By Tsering Choephel

DHARAMSALA, 2 Sept: Four delegates from the Estonian Parliamentary Support Group for Tibet attended the sixty-fourth anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day today, despite strong opposition from Beijing. Mr Juku-Kalle Raid, an Estonian MP and chairman of the Tibet Support Group, referred to China’s warning as a ‘love letter’ and denounced the Chinese Communist Party’s dictatorship as ‘dictator-shit.’