Dharamsala, India – In a significant meeting today, the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile welcomed a delegation from the Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan (HRNTT) and the Hong Kong Outlanders (HKO). This visit, reported by the Tibetan Parliamentary Secretariat on Tibet.net, marks a crucial step in fostering solidarity among groups facing similar political and human rights challenges.
The delegation, comprising WU Hao Jen, Tashi Tsering, LIN Hsin-yi, Sky FUNG, and TSAI Meng-z, engaged in discussions with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang. They were received by parliamentarian Phurpa Dorjee Gyaldhong and Secretary General Sonam Dorjee, who provided insights into the Tibetan Parliament‘s structure and history.
Speaker Tenphel emphasized the parallels between the struggles of Tibetans and Taiwanese, particularly in political and religious contexts. He recalled the collaboration among representatives of Tibetans, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, Taiwanese, and Inner Mongolians during the 8th World Parliamentarians Convention on Tibet in Washington DC. The Speaker highlighted China’s failure to honor agreements, including the Sino-Tibetan and Sino-Indo agreements, and shed light on the severe human rights violations in Tibet.
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Deputy Speaker Teykhang shared her experiences from a recent official trip to Germany, where she introduced the Central Tibetan Administration. She stressed the importance of holding China accountable for its actions and the global impact of changes in the Tibetan plateau, especially concerning water sources originating there. She called for UN-led scientific research on the Tibetan plateau’s significance.
The meeting concluded with a strong message of unity and the need to strengthen ties among Tibet, Taiwan, Hong Kong, East Turkestan, and Inner Mongolia to combat totalitarianism and advocate for freedom and democracy. The HRNTT and HKO, representing a coalition of Taiwan-based NGOs and a group of Hong Kong youths, respectively, stand united in their fight against oppression.
This visit not only symbolizes a growing alliance among these groups but also highlights the increasing international concern over human rights issues in regions under Chinese influence. The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile’s engagement with such delegations underscores its commitment to peaceful advocacy and international cooperation in the struggle for human rights and self-determination.
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