China demolishes over 300 Buddhist stupas and a large statue in eastern Tibet
Dharamshala — The Chinese authorities destroyed more than 300 Tibetan Buddhist stupas and the statue of Padmasambhava in Drakgo county, Karze, eastern Tibet, in June 2025. This is the second time the authorities have destroyed a large number of stupas and statues in Drakgo county in recent years, in a bid to eradicate Tibetans' faith in Buddhism.