China’s Media Opts for ‘Xizang’ Over ‘Tibet’ Post White Paper as Rights Concerns Grow

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Chinese state media has undergone a linguistic shift in its English articles in recent weeks, favouring the term “Xizang” over “Tibet” following the release of a white paper by the State Council in early November. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the document, titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements,” describes developments in the region since Chinese President Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012. This linguistic change marks a departure from the norm, as previous white papers on Tibet used the term “Tibet autonomous region.” “Xizang” is...