New York — Tibetan Youth Congress's General Secretary Sonam Tsering met with Chinese Ambassador Geng Shuang, Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the UN, quizzes him on the colonial-style boarding schools in Tibet and policies aimed at erasing Tibetan identity and culture. Also asked why China was reluctant to enter into dialogue with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, he replied: “The door is always open”.
EU expresses grave concern over China's violations of cultural and political rights in Tibet
Brussels — To mark International Human Rights Day, the EU has issued a statement explaining its review of visits to China and Tibet in June 2024. It expresses serious concerns remain about civil, cultural, economic, social and political rights in Tibet and other regions. They urge China to respect, protect and fulfil human rights for all.
We must seek a resolution to the Tibet cause: Sikyong
Paris — Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration visited European countries recently. In a speech he said: "Our primary responsibility is to resolve the long-standing Sino-Tibetan conflict. We must seek a resolution to the Tibet cause. Therefore, the policy of the Middle Way Approach, is our path forward."
Tibetan delegates highlight China's damage to Tibet's rivers and fragile ecosystem at COP29
Baku — A Tibetan delegation from the Central Tibetan Administration highlighted the illegal construction of dams by the Chinese government without the consent of local Tibetans, in particular the dam project in Gege county, Tibet, and China's destruction of Tibetan rivers and Tibet's fragile ecosystem, at COP29, the global climate summit being held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Sikyong Congratulates U.S. President-Elect and Members of Congress
Dharamshala — Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration extended his congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump, Congressman Jim McGovern and Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi on their re-election to the US House of Representatives, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama offers congratulations to Donald Trump on his U.S. presidential election victory
Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulates former U.S. President Donald Trump on his victory in the presidential election. His Holiness said, "In these times of great uncertainty and upheaval in several parts of the world, it is my hope that you will provide leadership in bringing about peace and stability", in the world.
Asian Buddhist Summit discusses the relevance of Buddhism in addressing today's global challenges
New Delhi — The first Asian Buddhist Summit was held in New Delhi last two days and brought together over 160 Buddhist leaders, academics, experts and practitioners from more than 30 countries. They discussed on the various traditions, practices and beliefs of Asian Buddhist countries and how to address contemporary challenges facing the world, as well as the relevance of the Buddha Dharma in addressing today's global challenges.