Executive summary
- The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has dialled back the nominal autonomy guaranteed to its Tibetan areas in the 1982 constitution, through the suppression of the language, religion, and an influx of Han Chinese immigrants.
- The PRC views the assertion of its claims to the right of approving the next Dalai Lama as its most significant remaining challenge in Tibet.
- The United Kingdom (UK) should call on the PRC to allow Tibetan-medium education, end the forcible relocation of Tibetans, and grant Tibetans the same rights as other Chinese citizens in access to passports and foreign travel.
About the author
Matthew Akester is an independent Tibet analyst and translator based in South Asia.
Disclaimer
This publication should not be considered in any way to constitute advice. It is for knowledge and educational purposes only. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Council on Geostrategy or the views of its Advisory Council.
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No. 2025/02 | ISBN: 978-1-914441-93-6