Mandarin speech contests in Tibet are attempts to erase native language, experts say
The Chinese government has been promoting Mandarin as the “national common language” in Tibet
Jailed Tibetan community leader denied retrial
Anya Sengdra has already served 6 years of a 7-year prison sentence.
Residents of Kamala Harris’s ancestral Indian village are disappointed with her loss
But they send their congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump.
Asians see Trump offering tougher policies on China, despite contradictions
Some worry tariffs from Trump’s trade war will spill over to hurt the region.
Tibetan environmentalist released after serving nearly 15 years in prison
He now suffers from back-related health issues and assistance to walk after years of prison labor, sources said.
Tibetan language rights advocate under surveillance after release from detention
Prominent Tibetan language rights activist and former political prisoner Tashi Wangchuk has been detained for 15 da
Popular Tibetan poet released after serving 4-year sentence
Tibetan netizens have been sharing one of his poems – about life while under surveillance – on social media.
Rubio’s nomination welcomed by Uyghurs and Tibetans
Human rights activists see the Florida senator as an ally in their fight against the Chinese government.
Hopes run high as Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India prays for her victory
Thulasendrapuram, Tamil Nadu, India is the birthplace of Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather.
Hopes run high as Kamala Harris' ancestral village in India prays for her victory
Thulasendrapuram, Tamil Nadu, India is the birthplace of Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather.
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