The head of Tibet’s government in exile says he wants New Zealand’s Prime Minister to raise the issue of autonomy during Chris Hipkins’ visit to China.
Penpa Tsering, known as the Sikyong of the exiled Central Tibetan Administration, arrived in New Zealand last night for a three-day visit to meet members of the Tibetan community, Tibetan supporters, and MPs.
“The situation in Tibet is very grim,” Tsering said.
“Our culture is being destroyed. The very identity of the Tibetan people is being destroyed. There is no political space whatsoever and there is no religious freedom.”
Hipkins will visit China amid concerns about foreign interference here. It will be the first visit by a New Zealand leader to China since 2019.
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