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Why China is consolidating

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

13 Mar 2026-10:25
China’s Xi Jinping visits Tibet for 60th anniversary of autonomous region

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Lhasa on Wednesday to attend events marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region, state media reported.

20 Aug 2025-12:49
China criticizes Thai art exhibition for ‘distorting’ policies on Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong

China has accused organizers of a recent art exhibition in Thailand of misrepresenting its policies on Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong. The controversy arose after the show’s co-curator revealed that certain artworks were removed or altered at Beijing’s request.

11 Aug 2025-16:31
4.3-magnitude quake jolts Tibet after Russia’s massive 8.8 earthquake

A devastating 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday triggered widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific, forcing the emergency evacuation of workers from Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Just hours later, a 4.3-magnitude tremor struck Tibet, raising fresh concerns over seismic instability in the region.

30 Jul 2025-10:11
China starts construction of world’s largest dam

On Saturday, China began building what is expected to be the world’s largest dam. The dam, which is in Tibet, will produce massive amounts of electricity. But it has upset people in India and Bangladesh, who are worried about how the dam will affect them.

23 Jul 2025-01:04
China starts construction of mega-dam in Tibet

China has begun constructing a massive dam on Tibet’s longest river, a project approved by the central government in December, despite concerns from India, Bangladesh, and Tibetan rights groups about its potential impacts on local residents and the environment.

21 Jul 2025-19:57
India, China seek to reset ties amid lingering tensions

After years of border clashes and diplomatic strain, India and China are cautiously moving toward improving their relationship, though significant challenges remain.

10 Jul 2025-10:25
Dalai Lama hopes to live beyond 130 ahead of 90th birthday celebrations

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama expressed hopes to live beyond 130 years as he prepares to celebrate his 90th birthday on Sunday.

05 Jul 2025-12:49
Dalai Lama confirms successor will be chosen after his death, reaffirming 600-year-old tradition

In a momentous declaration ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama announced that the centuries-old institution of his spiritual lineage will continue after his death, ending years of speculation about the future of Tibetan Buddhist leadership.

02 Jul 2025-09:41
China imposes visa restrictions on US officials

The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that China has imposed visa restrictions on certain US officials who have "misbehaved" regarding Tibet-related issues.

14 Apr 2025-20:57