Authorities arrest influential Tibetan internet entrepreneur
Sonam Choedrub’s detention comes amid a crackdown on Tibetans who have large online followings.
Pelosi ‘hopeful’ Trump will take tough Tibet stance
The former US House speaker received an award for helping advocate on behalf of Tibetans.
Xi Jinping calls for wider use of Mandarin in China’s border areas
By 2025, Beijing aims for Mandarin to be spoken in 85% of the country as a whole and in 80% of rural areas.
Canada sanctions 8 Chinese officials for human rights violations
The measure comes at a time when Western governments are increasingly using sanctions to hold violators to account.
New flight to connect Tibet’s capital with Singapore
Experts see move as part of China’s strategy to wield greater influence in Southeast Asia.
Tibetan rights activist Tsering Tso detained for 2 weeks
She was held on alleged charges of “spreading false information” and “causing trouble” on social media.
Video captures abuse of Tibetan student by Chinese principal
Incident at boarding school violates ethnic and children’s rights, expert says.
Massive new Tibetan dictionary to help protect against Chinese encroachment
The project involved the labor and efforts of over 150 people and took over nine years to complete.
Most compelling people of 2024: Year in review
As everyday people become newsmakers, RFA looks back at their stories that captivated audiences
Most compelling people of 2024: Year in review
As everyday people become newsmakers, RFA looks back at their stories that captivated audiences
Activists across Asia mark Human Rights Day amid ‘shrinking’ civic space
Police stop another demonstration in Cambodia while NGO workers in Laos remember a high-profile disappearance.
