Newly elected members of Dharamshala-based 17th Tibetan parliament-in-exile conducted an oath-taking ceremony on Wednesday. One of the senior-most members, Dawa Tsering first took oath as Protem/Interim Speaker in front of the Chief Justice Commissioner, Sonam Dagpo and then other MPs followed.

Newly elected members of 17th Tibetan parliament-in-exile take oath

China on Friday said that any successor to the present Dalai Lama should be approved by it, ruling out recognition to any heir nominated by him or by his followers.

Dalai Lama's successor has to be approved by Chinese government, insists Beijing

Penpa Tsering will be the next President of the Tibetan govt in Exile (or Sikyong of Central Tibetan Administration) based out of Dharamshala. In his first comments after election victory to any media outlet, Penpa, speaking to WION diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal said he will "fulfil the aspirations of the electorate in all matters including resolving the Sino Tibet conflict".

Penpa Tsering to be next President of Tibetan government in exile; asks China to learn Buddhism

China criticised New Zealand Thursday over "groundless" allegations about the ill-treatment of Uyghurs, underlining Wellington's struggle to find a middle ground between its largest trading partner and its traditional Western allies.

China slams New Zealand over parliament motion on Uyghur Muslim abuse

China on Thursday said it "strongly condemns" a statement by the Group of Seven nations accusing Beijing of rights abuses in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong, as a schism with Western democracies widens.

Persecution of Uyghur Muslims: China hits back at G7 rights criticism

Hundreds of Tibetans living in exile across the world voted in the final round of elections to choose their President and 45 Cabinet leaders for the government in exile.

Tibetans vote for their next President-in-exile

Speaking on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day against the Chinese occupation of the remote Himalayan region, the US house of representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi said the US will continue standing in support of the Tibetan people.

Nancy Pelosi accuses China of destroying Tibet's culture and history

Thousands of Tibetans protest on 62nd anniversary of uprising against China

While Pakistan struggles, it's iron brother China is keen on giving more headaches to New Delhi. China has cleared a hydropower project in Tibet, close to the border with India.

China's hydropower project in Tibet a reason to worry for India 

A plan to build a 'passageway' to South Asia through Tibet has been included in China's 14th five-year-plan, reported the state-run media. Xinhua said that Tibet "will be supported" to build an important passageway" opening to South Asia.

Beijing plans passage to South Asia through Nepal and Tibet

A plan to build a 'passageway' to South Asia through Tibet has been included in China's 14th five-year-plan, reported the state-run media. Xinhua said that Tibet "will be supported" to build än important passageway" opening to South Asia.

China to build 'passageway' to South Asia through Tibet

China has said that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) govt welcomes the UN high commissioner (for human rights Michelle Bachelet) to visit Xinjiang but she should not use this opportunity to engage in political operations to pressure the country.

Uighurs, Tibet and Hong Kong issues not in the essence of human rights: China

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday said that China's treatment of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang and Tibet is a "shining example" of the progress made by the country in terms of human rights progress.

Xinjiang, Tibet 'shining examples' of our human rights progress: China

Legendary Caribbean batsman Sir Vivian Richards on Saturday took to Twitter and supported #FreedomForTibet creating a buzz on the internet. ALSO READ: Indian army chief expresses concern over China's BRI, lauds ties with Nepal and Bangladesh Former West Indies batsman said: "“Happy Independence Day, Tibet" Way To Go #FreedomForTibet.

'Way to go': Batting legend Vivian Richards bats for #FreedomForTibet

In an exclusive conversation with WION's Palki Sharma, Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile Lobsang Sangay said when it comes to China's human rights violations, Tibet was 'Patient Zero'. Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile Lobsang Sangay believes there cannot be peace at the border with China until the issue of Tibet is resolved. Sangay told Palki, that only 75 soldiers were guarding the border - when Tibet was independent.

Tibet's Prime Minister in exile: Unless you solve Tibet, peace with China is unlikely | Gravitas

Lobsang Sangay, Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile, tells exclusively to WION, what role does Tibet want New Delhi to play in highlighting China's human rights abuses.

What should be India's approach to highlight China's human rights abuses? Lobsang Sangay tells

The Tibetan government in exile has gone to polls in Dharamshala, India. The results will be out on May 14.

Gravitas: Tibet Parliamentary polls

As India and China continue to face off along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Beijing on Thursday completed the track-laying work for a railway line linking the cities of Lhasa and Nyingchi in Tibet, close to the Indian border in Arunachal Pradesh, official media here reported.

China completes track-laying work for a railway line in Tibet close to Arunachal Pradesh

China feels that it should control religious institution in Tibet and due to this a greater crisis will emerge with the eventual demise of 14th Dalai Lama as there will be a major power struggle over who will get to choose the religious leaders of Tibet, according to a report in Taiwan Times.

China wants to control Tibet, major power struggle expected after demise of 14th Dalai Lama: Report

The new American law to bolster support to Tibet comes at a time when China has stepped up its oppression campaign in Tibet. From people being forced into re-education camps to forced labour, China's Xinjiang playbook is implemented in Tibet.

US comes to the rescue when China ramped up oppressions campaign in Tibet

The institution of the Dalai Lama has its foundation on reincarnation. Traditionally, the Dalai Lama has always chosen his successor. China now wants to cherry-pick the next Tibetan spiritual leader. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Will China pick the next Dalai Lama?

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill that reaffirms the right of Tibetans to pick the next Dalai Lama. The law also includes a demand for a consulate in Tibet. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how 5 provisions of this new law strengthen the 'Free Tibet' campaign.

Gravitas: US to demand a consulate in Tibet

From re-education camps to the destruction of places of worship - China is waging an assault on the identity of Tibetans. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you what China is doing to Tibet.

Gravitas: How China is waging an assault on the Tibetan identity

China expressed anger on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law measures to further bolster support for Taiwan and Tibet, which had been included in a $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package.

WION Dispatch: Trump reaffirms Tibetans' right to choose successor

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