cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/12333876
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At the 6th annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) in The Hague as a lightning speaker, the leader of the exiled Tibetan government President Penpa Tsering urged lawmakers worldwide to move beyond expressions of concern and translate their commitments into coordinated measures to counter the challenges posed by the Chinese government.
Calling for a more accurate understanding of Tibet’s historical and political status, Tsering urged European parliamentarians to examine Tibet’s history through objective historical and legal perspectives rather than relying on narratives promoted by Beijing.
He cited two publications, Tibet Was Never Part of China Since Antiquity by Chinese Professor Hon-Shiang Lau and Tibet Brief 20-20 by Professor Michael van Walt van Praag, as important resources for lawmakers seeking a deeper understanding of Tibet’s historical and legal position.
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He also cautioned that China’s global initiatives reflect ambitions that extend well beyond its borders, with far-reaching implications for international democracy, security, freedom, and the global order. He called on lawmakers to scrutinise the objectives and consequences of these initiatives and their impact on the international community.
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Tsering further urged governments to counter what he described as China’s historical misinformation through appropriate legislation, parliamentary resolutions and official declarations, pointing to the United States’ Resolve Tibet Act as an important example of legislative action.
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He also highlighted the environmental importance of the Tibetan Plateau, warning that China’s large-scale infrastructure and hydropower projects carry serious consequences extending beyond Tibet to neighbouring countries and the wider world.
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