'They are watching you': BBC visits heart of Tibet's resistance to China
Published: 7/2/2025

The BBC reports on the resistance to Chinese rule in Tibet, focusing on the Kirti monastery in Aba, Sichuan province. The monastery has been a focal point of Tibetan defiance for years, leading to clashes between Tibetans and Chinese forces. Despite heavy surveillance and crackdowns by Beijing, Tibetans continue to resist Chinese control, especially concerning the enforced education and restrictions on religious practices. The article also discusses the future succession of the Dalai Lama and China's efforts to assert control over the process, raising concerns about the preservation of Tibetan culture and identity under Chinese influence.