TIBET ISSUE
What's behind India's hardening posture against China?
India appears to be adopting a tougher stance towards China, with Prime Minister Modi set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Kazakhstan in July. Recent developments suggest a hardening of India's posture against China, including refusing to resume direct passenger flights and engaging with Taiwan, signaling a shift in India's approach.
China says Dalai Lama must correct his political propositions for talks, asks US to respect stance on Tibet
China has asked the Dalai Lama to correct his political propositions for talks to proceed. It urged the US to respect its stance on Tibet. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian emphasised the need for the Dalai Lama to reflect and correct his political views. The US Congressional delegation's visit to Dharamsala and meeting with the Dalai Lama prompted strong remarks questioning China's Tibet policy. China criticised the US for engaging with the Dalai Lama and urged other countries to refrain from supporting the Tibet government-in-exile.
Why has US delegation's visit to Dalai Lama in India sparked China's ire
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers visited the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, causing tensions with China. Beijing criticized the visit, urging the US to recognize the "separatist nature" of the Dalai Lama. The visit underscores Washington's support for Tibetan rights amid strained US-China relations. The Dalai Lama, in exile since 1959, seeks genuine autonomy for Tibet. The visit is part of ongoing efforts to address Tibetan aspirations through dialogue.
Beijing cannot influence Dalai Lama successor: US Congressmen to China
US Congressmen assert support for Dalai Lama's traditions, oppose Chinese influence. Pelosi praises Dalai Lama's message of compassion and criticizes Chinese President's negative attitude.
Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you'll be gone: Nancy Pelosi takes jab at China President Xi Jinping
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, part of a bipartisan US delegation meeting the Dalai Lama, criticised Chinese President Xi Jinping. She stated the Tibetan spiritual leader's legacy will endure while Xi's time in power will be short-lived. Pelosi's remarks come after the US Congress passed a bill supporting the Dalai Lama and Tibet's freedom. China expressed concern over the US delegation's visit, urging the US to recognize the Dalai Group's separatist nature.
China hits out at US, calls Dalai Lama 'political exile' over Tibet independence
The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded assertively on Tuesday to the visit of US lawmakers to Dharamshala to meet with Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, stating that "China will take decisive actions to vigorously defend its sovereignty, security, and developmental interests." Today, a US delegation led by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived at Kangra airport to hold discussions with the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala.
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So, what's in China's renames?
China's cartographic activities, from renaming areas in other countries to asserting historical rights in the South China Sea, are part of a larger geopolitical strategy. This approach aims to strengthen China's narrative domestically and internationally, impacting sovereignty disputes.
China says talks on Tibet only with Dalai Lama's representatives; rules out dialogue on autonomy
China on Friday said it will talk only with the representatives of the Dalai Lama and not the officials of the Tibetan government in exile based in India but ruled out dialogue on the highest Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader's long-pending demand for autonomy for his remote Himalayan homeland.
Raising Katchatheevu issue shows PM Modi's desperation, says Congress' Kharge
Kharge said that Katchatheevu island was given to Sri Lanka as part of a friendly agreement in 1974 and reminded the Modi government that it too had undertaken a similar "friendly gesture" towards Bangladesh on exchange of border enclaves.
"Baseless claims": India reiterates Arunachal Pradesh's integral status despite Chinese claims
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, dismissing China's claims over the region. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India's consistent stance on Arunachal Pradesh, stating that China's assertions will not change the fact that Arunachal Pradesh belongs to India. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called China's claims "ludicrous" and reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is part of India because it is a part of the country, not due to any foreign country's assertion.
China continues to harp on its claim over Arunachal Pradesh
Soomilduth Bholah, Mauritius' Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, recently visited India to encourage Indian investors to utilize Mauritius as a gateway to access emerging African markets. During his 'India Business Mission' covering major cities, Bholah emphasized Mauritius' expertise in African markets and urged Indian companies to set up offices there for operations in Africa.
Arunachal Pradesh 'inherent part of China's territory', claims Chinese military
The Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that the southern part of Xizang (the Chinese name for Tibet) is an inherent part of China's territory, and Beijing "never acknowledges and firmly opposes" the "so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India", official media here reported.
Report claims Chinese authorities spying on exiled Tibetans
While speaking to ANI, TCHRD's spokesperson, Tenzin Dawa, remarked that the whole process of the report took about two years, and they have tried to get in touch with around one hundred Tibetan people.
China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders
China is using aggressive tactics to expand its territory in Bhutan, the South China Sea, and Japan's Senkaku Islands. It is building settlements, roads, hydropower stations, and military outposts in disputed areas, causing tensions with neighboring countries.
Tibetan issues not in focus, but repression persists - exiled former leader
Former head of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, highlighted that despite the reduced international discourse on Tibet, the repression by China continues, and the tactics used there are being applied to other regions. He emphasized that while Tibet may not be in the current spotlight, the situation remains serious, drawing parallels between the experiences of Tibetans, Uyghurs, and other ethnic minorities in China. Sangay emphasized the need for a broader understanding of the authoritarian system at play, which extends beyond Tibet to regions like Xinjiang and Hong Kong.
Taiwan issues alert over China satellite as poll ramps up security fears
Taiwan issued a national emergency alert after China launched a satellite ahead of its crucial presidential election. The alert, triggered by a mistranslation, caused alarm but was clarified as debris-related. Vice President Lai Ching-te accused Beijing of influencing the election via intimidation tactics. With tensions high, candidates, notably Lai, emphasize caution regarding China's actions, advocating for strength and deterrence against potential threats to Taiwan's sovereignty. The election's significance lies in shaping cross-strait ties amidst Beijing's assertiveness and Taiwan's concerns about maintaining autonomy.
India, China need to trust each other and resolve issues through talks: Tawang Monastery head
The Abbot of the Tawang Monastery in India, Shedling Tulku Thupten Tendar Rinpoche, has called for trust and dialogue between India and China to resolve issues. He emphasized the importance of peaceful discussions, stating that war cannot solve the problems of people living in Tibet, China, or India. The Abbot also expressed his concern over the lack of religious freedom in Tibet and stated that he would only return home if the issue is resolved. He further highlighted the need for religious tolerance and respect for each other's beliefs.
Asia Olympic council 'looking into' Indian athletes' China visa issue
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Asian Games organizers are addressing the issue of three Indian athletes who were unable to participate due to visa problems. The athletes from Arunachal Pradesh were given stapled visas instead of stamped ones, which India does not accept. The visa issue is seen as a way for China to question India's sovereignty over the region. The OCA and organizers are working to resolve the matter diplomatically. The Asian Games, postponed due to COVID-19, involve 12,400 athletes from 45 nations competing in 40 sports for 481 gold medals.
China needles India again: What you need to know about 'stapled visa'
Over the years, China has been indulging in this sort of behaviour by issuing stapled visas to Indian nationals from Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Chinese government, these ‘stapled visas’ are issued to Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh because it does not recognise the state as part of India.
India should start issuing stapled visas to anyone applying for one from Tibet: Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has suggested that India should start issuing stapled visas to anyone applying for an Indian visa from Tibet following China’s declaration of stapled visas for Arunachal Pradesh sportspeople. Describing China’s actions as “unacceptable,” and India’s responses should be, “suitably responded” to.
Dalai Lama apologises to child, parents after uproar erupts over inappropriate act
The Dalai Lama then asked the boy to "suck his tongue" in front of a big audience and the child's parents. The video has created a worldwide furore. The official Twitter handle of the Buddhist monk said that he regrets the ‘hurt’ induced by his words. The statement added that he tends to interact with people in a ‘playful and innocent’ manner.
Normalcy in ties with China will require restoration of peace and tranquility in border areas: India
The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in a standoff for three years at certain friction points in eastern Ladakh even as the two sides completed disengagement from several areas following extensive diplomatic and military talks.
China's "claim" on Arunachal Pradesh aimed at legitimising control over Tibet
This was the third time that China “renamed” places in Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls “Zangnan, the southern part of Tibet”. The list released by China comprised five mountain peaks, two land areas, two residential areas and two rivers. The first two such lists were released in 2017 and 2021. China issued a list of six names in 2017, while in 2021 it “renamed” 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh.
Tibet Parl-in-Exile members meet minister, lawmakers
The letter appealed to "make the PRC leadership accountable to uphold the international law and treat Tibet as a matter of great international concern, not China's internal affair." As many as 157 Tibetan nationals from every sector of society have "set fire to themselves in protest against Chinese repressive policies that include political repression, cultural assimilation, population transfer, racial discrimination among others." The delegation also highlighted massive environmental destruction due to exploitation of the Tibetan plateau.
China biggest threat to global peace order; need to create a counter-narrative, says IPAC
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, which included members of parliament from India as well, during their annual summit in Washington was attended by 60 lawmakers from 30 countries, including Sujeet Kumar from the Biju Janata Dal.
Dalai Lama may stay in Ladakh for over a month
He is scheduled to spend the first week in Ladakh in isolation and meditate, after which he is likely to meet people and address some gatherings as well. A major sermon is likely to be scheduled at the end of his visit in Ladakh.
Ladakh visit religious: Govt functionary on Dalai Lama's visit to UT
This is not for the first time that the Dalai Lama is visiting a border region as he had visited Ladakh as well Arunachal Pradesh several times in the past, the functionary said. The spiritual leader's visit to Ladakh is expected to rile China as it comes amid the military standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at several friction points in eastern Ladakh.
Indian-origin diplomat Uzra Zeya is America's Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues
Zeya, who was once posted in New Delhi during her diplomatic career, had quit the foreign service in 2018 in protest against the policies of then president Donald Trump.
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