Succession of Dalai Lama should be free from China’s interference: EU

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June  21: The European Union and China held the 39th session of their joint Human Rights Dialogue in Chongqing on June 16. During the dialogue, the EU stressed that the succession of the Dalai Lama should be free from Chinese government interference. This dialogue was preceded by a side visit by a delegation […]

China demands Dalai Lama correct political views for talks to resume

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 21: The Chinese foreign ministry announced on Thursday that the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader, must “thoroughly correct” his political views for contact with China’s central government to resume. Formal talks between China and the Dalai Lama and his representatives have been stalled since 2010. Lin Jian, a spokesman at China’s […]

China warns President Biden against signing the Tibet policy Act. into law

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, June 21: China on Tuesday issued a warning of “resolute measures” to US President Joe Biden, urging him not to sign the recently passed Resolve Tibet Act. into law. The warning came amidst heightened tensions following the visit of a high-level U.S. congressional delegation to Dharamshala, where they met with His […]