Tibetan Identity Under Siege

This chapter examines the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to sinicize Tibetan Buddhism and suppress Tibetan identity, drawing parallels to conditions in Xinjiang. It discusses the implications of the Dalai Lama's eventual passing on Tibetan beliefs and culture, alongside the government's tightening grip on Tibetan society through surveillance and patriotic education. The chapter also touches on the pandemic's impact on the duty-free industry, revealing changing consumer habits and economic challenges faced by airports.