The death of an 86-year-old lama named Tulku Dawa in Lhasa, Tibet, was recently revealed, despite China’s efforts to keep it hidden.
Tibetan People articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Tibetan people are an ethnic group that is native to Tibet, today a region in China under tight control of the central government. Significant Tibetan minorities also live in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Also see our articles on China and Uyghur People.
Keanu Reeves Films Pulled from China Over Support for Tibet
After attending a pro-Tibet benefit event, Keanu Reeves, the “Matrix” star’s filmography was removed from Chinese streaming services.
Popular Tibetan Singer Dies Of Self-Immolation Protest
Tsewang Norbu, 25, famous Tibetan singer died of self-immolation on 25 February this year protesting Chinese government repression.
China Subjects Tibetans To ‘Re-Education’ And Tightens Restrictions
Following the demolition of two massive Buddha statues, Chinese authorities in Tibet have initiated a massive ‘re-education’ campaign.
China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril
A Tibetan monk has been jailed by Chinese officials, and it appears that little is being done to address the monk’s failing health.
China Increasing Repression of Minority and Tibetan Languages
An announcement that local regulations that allow schools to use minority languages in classes are “incompatible with the Chinese Constitution”.
Finding Patterns in Violent Threats Used by Autocrats in Media
When do autocrats employ propaganda to threaten citizens with repression? Do threats of repression condition citizen behavior?
Chinese Authorities Aim to ‘Liberate’ Tibetan Believers
China has launched the 70th anniversary of the “liberation” of Tibet. Its envoys claim China aims to “liberate” Tibetan believers.
Hong Kong set to become the new Tibet?
Hong Kong is heading toward the same fate as Tibet after China imposed a new security law that criminalises calls for independence.
Setback for autocrats use of sharp power to subvert the West
Latest World Politics Review details how Russia and China are sowing division and gaining influence in Czech politics using “sharp power”.