Tibetan Identity Under Siege

This chapter examines the Chinese government's sinicization campaign targeting Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the suppression of Tibetan identity and cultural oppression parallels with the Uighurs in Xinjiang. It highlights the state's strategies for controlling education, language, and religious narratives, particularly regarding the Dalai Lama's influence. Additionally, it discusses the pandemic's economic effects on the duty-free industry and the broader implications for inequality and sustainability.