Tibetan Activists Criticize China for Propaganda Amid Earthquake Tragedy

Tibetan activists in exile have condemned China's use of "Xizang" instead of "Tibet," accusing Beijing of exploiting a recent earthquake that killed over 128 people to promote the name globally. Tenzin Phakdon of Students for a Free Tibet expressed disappointment over Chinese and some international media adopting the term, viewing it as an attempt to erase Tibet's identity. Tenzin Rinzin from Dharamshala called the move a distortion of Tibetan history, urging global media to reject China's propaganda. Activists fear such tactics could further harm Tibet’s recognition on international platforms. The controversy intensifies amidst ongoing mourning for earthquake victims.