Xi Jinping makes rare visit to Tibet
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Xi's visit on Wednesday comes just two months after the Dalai Lama announced that his office, not China, would choose his successor. China's leaders, however, claim that only they
The trip underscores Beijing’s focus on tightening party control over ethnic minorities, especially in the restive region.
Both autonomous regions are large, have unique demographics, and harsh terrain and climatic conditions that make the construction of infrastructure projects challenging. Increasing access, however, has been an important Chinese policy goal of late.
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A report warns China’s rapid militarisation of Tibet is damaging fragile ecosystems, destabilising permafrost and endangering Asia’s water security. Analysts link the buildup to Beijing’s border tensions with India and internal control over Tibet.
STOCKHOLM — Military expansion on the Tibetan Plateau is accelerating environmental risks with consequences extending beyond regional borders, according to a new report by the Institute for Security and Development Policy.
Robot antelopes monitor wildlife in Tibet as China deploys 5G-powered surveillance technology to track endangered species in remote Hoh Xil plateau.
Chinese authorities increased security across Tibet, restricting gatherings, monitoring communications, and arresting Tibetans.
Elder Tibetans rest as a tourist wearing Tibetan costumes poses for photos at the ancient city of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje) A tourist wearing Tibetan costumes poses for photos at the ancient city of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2025. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)