Brussels — The European Union and the People's Republic of China recently held the 40th session of the EU-China Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels. The EU expressed its concern at the continuing deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Tibet and other regions. The EU also called on China not to interfere in the selection of the reincarnation of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulates Lee Jae-myung on his victory in the Korean Presidential Election. He wrote, "Today the world is passing through very challenging times. A lasting peace in the Korean peninsula is of vital importance to the entire world. I am sure you will continue to make persistent efforts to secure lasting peace in the region through diplomacy and dialogue."

Tokyo — 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet ends with three declarations in Tokyo. It states, "Recognise and reaffirm that Tibet was historically an independent nation, prior to the forceful invasion and occupation of Tibet by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) since 1950. it condemn the continued violation of human rights by the PRC in Tibet."

Tokyo — The 9th World Parliamentarians' Convention on Tibet (WPCT) commenced on Tuesday in Tokyo, Japan. “The PRC's occupation of Tibet is illegal, it was never legal, and Tibetans have every right to self-determination. Therefore, I call on legislators around the world to pass laws, to recognise Tibet as an occupied land and not as provinces of China,” said Nancy Pelosi, Speaker Emerita of the US House of Representatives.

Dharamshala — Top officials from the US and EU expressed their concerns about a missing Tibetan Buddhist monk who disappeared three years ago, calling on the government of the People's Republic of China to reveal his whereabouts and release him, along with his family and teacher.

Dharamshala — on the 30th anniversary of the Panchen Lama's disappearance, Tibetans and supporters in India, the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Belgium, Britain, Netherlands, Australia, Italy and Switzerland protested against the Chinese government's abduction of the 11th Panchen Lama in Tibet in 1995, and call on the Chinese government to release him and his family member.