China’s repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in Berlin

Synopsis Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China’s assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, detailing China’s restrictions on Tibetan freedoms. Tsering also called for cooperation among groups facing pressure from China. He raised concerns about environmental damage from a planned hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. Berlin: Tibetan political leader Penpa Tsering has sharply criticised China’s policies in Tibet, warning that Beijing’s intensified assimilation campaign poses a threat not only to Tibetans but also to democratic values worldwide, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) reported. During a series of high-level engagements in Germany, Penpa…