International Tibetan Studies Conference to be Held in Nepal Amidst Chinese Concerns
Summary
An international conference on Tibetan Studies will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, drawing global scholars amid Chinese concerns over potential anti-China activities and discussions about the Dalai Lama.
Key Points
- An international conference on Tibetan Studies will be held in Kathmandu from August 23 to 29, organized by Kathmandu University and Rangjung Yeshe Institute.
- The Chinese Embassy in Nepal has expressed concerns about possible anti-China activities during the conference and has approached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Officials from China have engaged with Nepalese government and university officials to gather information and express their concerns over discussions related to the Dalai Lama.
- The conference is described as an academic program with no official agenda against China or the Dalai Lama, supported by the Nepali government, and will host scholars from around 40 countries.
