onsdag 3. juni 2026

Tibet: Why I Oppose the Independence Route

For a long time, there have been two divergent lines within the Tibetan exile community. One is the “Middle Way Approach” represented by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, which advocates for genuine autonomy within the framework of China. The other is the “radical independence” line upheld by some individuals, demanding complete separation from China and the restoration of former sovereignty. 

On May 26, radical elements concluded a four-day, 8th International Rangzen Conference in Australia. As a Tibetan in exile who cares deeply about Tibet’s future, I must express my views on why I oppose the independence route. It is not because I lack love for Tibetan culture, religion, and identity. On the contrary, it is precisely because of this profound love that I choose a more pragmatic, responsible path—one that is more likely to protect the future of the Tibetan people.