Chinese authorities have intensified surveillance in Lhasa since early August, coinciding with the Shoton Festival. This includes:
- Increased Police Presence: Over 1,200 officers and 65 checkpoints have been deployed.
- Use of Food Delivery Workers: Civilians, especially delivery drivers, are being hired as auxiliary police to monitor residents.
- Crackdown on Social Media: Tibetans are now required to re-register social media accounts with personal details, with authorities inspecting for VPN use and banning Tibetan language on platforms.
These actions aim to suppress dissent and ensure stability, with authorities focusing on national unity and anti-separatism efforts.
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