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WeChat ban in India disrupts information sharing from Tibet

On 29 June, India banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok and WeChat. India cited growing Chinese aggression amidst a border stand-off and legitimate concern for the security of information and data.

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Study sessions held to promote patriotism

The study sessions were held to promote loyalty to China among the leaders of religious institutions.

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Ten Tibetans sentenced for protesting against a slaughter company built by the Chinese government

On 29 June, ten Tibetans were sentenced to between 8 to 13 years in prison and fined after a 14-hour court hearing in Sangchu County.

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Chinese Communist Party grows its ranks in Tibet

Whilst global efforts have been focused on fighting the COVID-19 virus, the Chinese government’s attention has been on reinforcing the fundamentals of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) led by Xi Jinping.

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Former Tibetan monk and political prisoner dies

A former Tibetan political prisoner and monk called Samdup died from a diabetes-related illness at 50 years old, on 17 February this year.

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PPCC leader Wang Yang called on Tibetans to prioritise the Chinese state over religion

A senior Chinese Communist Party official has urged Tibetans to fight against separatism during a visit to the Tibetan regions of Lhasa and Shagaste from 6 to 8 July.