Tuesday, May 19 2026

Marking 31 Years Since the Panchen Lama’s Disappearance

Press Statement Tommy Pigott, Spokesperson, The U.S. Department of State (.gov), 18 May 2026 Yesterday was the 31st anniversary of the disappearance of the Tibetan religious leader known as the Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima.  Days after the Dalai Lama recognised this child as an important future Tibetan Buddhist leader, …

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Chinese Liaison Officer Tsultrim Gyatso Discusses Youth Participation in Middle Way Policy at Y4U’s 11th Anniversary in Minnesota

Washington DC: On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Chinese Liaison Officer Tsultrim Gyatso attended 11th founding anniversary of Youth for Umaylam (Y4U), an initiative and organisation started by local Tibetan youth to promote Middle Way Policy in Minnesota. Tenzin Pasang, former staffer assistant to Representative Betty McCollum was also invited to speak on …

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EU Stands Firm on the Succession of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Strongly Opposes Any State Interference

Brussels, 5 May: Following a decisive European Parliament debate on China’s “Ethnic Unity Law” on 29 April 2026, European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib delivered a powerful post-debate intervention reaffirming the European Union’s unwavering commitment to Tibetan religious freedom. “The EU remains of the view that the selection of religious leaders should …

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