U.S. asked China to release the Panchen Lama- the second-highest authority in Tibetan Buddhism. As per Tibetans in exile, he along with his family was kidnapped by Chinese authorities 31 years ago. This comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.


US Asks China to Release Panchen Lama Days After Trump-Xi Meeting

The U.S. has asked China to immediately account for the whereabouts of the Panchen Lama. Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, was kidnapped by the Chinese authorities days after the 6-year-old was recognised by the Dalai Lama. No one has heard from or seen the Panchen Lama for almost three decades. What has China done?

Gravitas | Panchen Lama's Mysterious Disappearance: America demands answer from China

The 35th birthday of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the Dalai Lama-appointed Panchen Lama, was commemorated with fervour in Dharamshala, where the Tibetan leadership of the Tibetan Government in exile fervently called for his release from Chinese custody.

Tibetan community celebrates Panchen Lama's birthday in his absence

25 years ago - A boy was chosen as the Panchen Lama, the second highest ranking figure in Tibetan Buddhism. He disappeared. Now, China says he is a college graduate with a job. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Why is China hiding the Panchen Lama

While Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its "one country, two systems" offer of autonomy, China says "reunification" is inevitable and that it will never tolerate Taiwan's independence -- putting the issue on the backburner.

US revives issue of Panchen Lama's disappearance; China has no answers

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Monday approached the Chinese government to quickly make open the whereabouts of Panchen Lama and said that the United States remains profoundly worried about China's continuous battle to dispense the religious, linguistic and cultural identity of Tibetans.

US asks China to reveal whereabouts of Tibet's Panchen Lama, who has been missing for 25 years

A youth appointed by China as the second-highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism but reviled as a fake by many Tibetans made his first trip outside the country last month, attending events in Thailand, Chinese state media reported.

China says its Panchen Lama made first trip outside country in May

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