Washington, D.C. — "Tibet Was Never Part of China Since Antiquity" is a book by Professor Hon-Shiang Lau that challenges the PRC's claim to historical sovereignty over Tibet. The author used Chinese historical records and proved that Tibet was independent country prior to 1950, countering the narrative that "Tibet has been part of China since ancient times".

New York — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has published its census of prisoners for the year 2025 on January 21, 2025. They stated that more than 300 journalists were imprisoned worldwide and China was the world’s worst jailer of journalists in 2025 with 50 held in 2025.

London — Over 1000 people, including Tibetans, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, Taiwanese, local residents, diplomats, politicians and legislators, gathered at the Royal Mint Court in London on January 17, 2025, to protest against the Chinese Communist Party's plan to build a mega-embassy. These peaceful protesters warned the British government that this mega-embassy threatens not only Tibetans, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers and Taiwanese living in the UK, as well as the safety of dissidents and activists, but also British sovereignty and national security.

Dharamshala — The bipartisan and bicameral Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), released the Commission’s 2025 Annual Report reviewing human rights conditions and legal developments in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in December, 2025. The report states,"The PRC continued to restrict and seek to control the religious practices of Tibetans, particularly practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. PRC officials exercise political control and supervision of Tibetan Buddhist monastic and educational institutions."

Brussels — Members of the Inter-Parliamentary Group for Tibet in the European Parliament has expressed deep concern over the Chinese government's arrest of 80 innocent Tibetans, who were protesting against illegal gold mining activities carried out by a Chinese company in Kashi, Sershul County, Zachukha, in eastern Tibet. MEPs states," All individuals detained solely for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights must be released without delay. The use of mass arrests and coercive measures against nonviolent protesters is unacceptable and further undermines trust and stability in the region."

Dharamshala — On International Human Rights Day, the EU delegation to China issued a statement on the human rights situation in Tibet and other regions. The EU states, "The human rights situation in Tibet remains equally alarming. Where similar patterns of restrictions have been reported. Reports continue to document far-reaching state control over religious life, intensified surveillance of monasteries, and the imposition of mandatory boarding schools, where Tibetan children are separated from their families and educated primarily in Mandarin. The closure of Tibetan-language schools, and the marginalisation of Tibetan-language instruction are deeply troubling."