DHARAMSHALA – In a scathing critique of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) historical and ongoing policies, Tibetan Member of Parliament Dawa Tsering has highlighted the deepening crisis in Tibet, tracing the roots of the current repression back to Mao Zedong’s infamous declaration that “Religion is poison.”
Recalling the 14th Dalai Lama’s 1956 visit to China, Tsering noted that while the trip began with social reform discussions, it ended with a chilling revelation of the CCP’s atheist ideology. This perspective, he argues, laid the groundwork for the Cultural Revolution, which saw the systematic destruction of Tibetan monasteries, sacred texts, and the persecution of thousands of monks and nuns.
Cultural Genocide Under the Current Regime
The MP warned that the attempt to erase Tibetan identity has intensified under President Xi Jinping. He pointed to the “colonialist” policy of forcibly sending Tibetan children to state-run boarding schools. Separated from their families, these children are reportedly banned from using their native language and subjected to intense political indoctrination.
The MP warned that the attempt to erase Tibetan identity has intensified under President Xi Jinping. He pointed to the “colonialist” policy of forcibly sending Tibetan children to state-run boarding schools. Separated from their families, these children are reportedly banned from using their native language and subjected to intense political indoctrination.
Environmental and Spiritual Interference
Tsering also raised alarms over the ecological devastation of the Tibetan Plateau. He stated that massive dam projects and large-scale mineral extraction are displacing traditional nomads from their ancestral lands.
Tsering also raised alarms over the ecological devastation of the Tibetan Plateau. He stated that massive dam projects and large-scale mineral extraction are displacing traditional nomads from their ancestral lands.
Furthermore, he labeled the Chinese government’s claim to authority over the reincarnation process of the Dalai Lama and other high lamas as “deeply hypocritical.” He argued that an officially atheist regime claiming control over spiritual traditions is a direct violation of international religious freedom.
A Call for Global Accountability
Critiquing the international community’s past approach, Tsering stated that trade incentives like “Most Favored Nation” status have failed to bring about human rights reforms. He urged world leaders to stop accepting the CCP’s “deception” and to hold China accountable for its oppressive tactics.
Critiquing the international community’s past approach, Tsering stated that trade incentives like “Most Favored Nation” status have failed to bring about human rights reforms. He urged world leaders to stop accepting the CCP’s “deception” and to hold China accountable for its oppressive tactics.
“It is time to ensure a world that respects the rights of small nations and vulnerable communities like Tibet,” Tsering concluded, calling for a shift in global policy to protect what remains of Tibetan culture and heritage.
Loading ...
