Activist highlights Chinese sanctions during meeting with exiled Tibetan parliament

According to the Central Tibetan Administration, Gyalo, a prominent Tibetan activist, academic sociologist and expert on China’s assimilation policies in Tibet, visited the Tibetan parliament-in-exile in Dharamshala and highlighted several Chinese threats to Tibet.

According to reports, during his/her meeting with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphal and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Tekhang, Degyallo shared important insights on the ongoing threats to Tibet’s cultural, religious and educational systems due to the policies of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). of.

Gyalo, a leading researcher of Tibet’s socio-political landscape, focused on the CCP’s restrictive measures, particularly those targeting Tibetan religion and education. he/she expressed deep concern about Chinese government interference in Tibet’s monastic life, including policies designed to break historical and spiritual ties between central monasteries and their regional branches. he/she described how this strategy is part of a broader effort to weaken Tibetan identity and ensure complete control over religious practices in the region.

The CTA further reported that Gyalo highlighted the proliferation of colonial-style boarding schools throughout Tibet. These schools, which prioritize Chinese language and ideologies, have raised concerns among Tibetans about their role in destroying traditional Tibetan culture and education. The closure of Tibetan institutions such as the Ragya Tsherig Norling Educational Institute was also discussed as a significant loss for the preservation of Tibetan culture and knowledge.

A key point of the meeting was Gyalo’s research on the historical monastic relations of Tibet, particularly in the U-Tsang, Doto and Domi provinces. he/she explained that the Tibetan monasteries at Yu-tsang traditionally served as key links connecting monastic branches across Tibet, fostering a unified spiritual and cultural network. Gyalo lamented how CCP policies have disrupted these long-standing relationships, further isolating Tibetan communities, as CTA reported.

Gyalo also spoke about the unwavering encouragement of his/her Holiness the Dalai Lama, which has inspired him/her to continue his/her advocacy for Tibet and its people. The meeting underlined the urgent need for international attention to the CCP’s ongoing assimilation policies, which threaten to erase Tibet’s unique cultural and religious heritage.