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Are Confucius Institutes A Security Threat? – Parliamentary Inquiry bets each way
Confucius Institutes are a propaganda arm of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) masquerading as Chinese language and cultural teaching institutes in universities and schools.

Keanu Reeves’ movies taken down in China
Keanu Reeves’ movies have reportedly been removed from Chinese streaming platforms recently after his participation in the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert.

Reciprocal Access to Tibet: Update
US State Department Report finds that the Chinese government “systematically impeded” travel to Tibetan areas by US diplomats, journalists and tourists in 2021.

Tibet Stories: Kyinzom Dhongdue
Tibet Stories: Kyinzom Dhongdue. An interview with former executive of ATC, Kyinzom Dhongdue, about being the first Tibetan-Australian to run for Parliament.

63rd Uprising Day – 10 March 2022
On March 10 1959, Tibetans courageously rose up to protest China’s illegal occupation of their country. Since then every March 10 is commemorated with rallies to reject the Chinese claim over Tibet. Read more to find rallies you can join in a city closest to you!

What’s been happening in Tibet during the Olympics?
While the world’s attention has been focused on Beijing – what has been happening in Tibet? During this period, we have heard reports that China has been scaling up their repression and surveillance of Tibetans.

Mini Raffle 2022 – CLOSED
The Mini Raffle is now CLOSED. The winner will be announced soon. Thank you for participating and good luck in the draw!

Going the distance for Tibet
In 1994, Tenzin Dhonyoe was sentenced to imprisoned in a Chinese prison. His alleged crime – refusing to denounce and degrade the Dalai Lama.

China’s colonial boarding school system creating Tibet’s Stolen Generations
A new report has uncovered the shocking number of Tibetan children currently separated from their families under the Chinese Communist Party’s assimilationist policies. China’s colonial boarding school system is stripping Tibetan children of their language, culture and religion.

2020 ATC Award Recipients
The Australia Tibet Council is fortunate to have deeply dedicated supporters. With the aim of recognising members who have made significant contributions over the years, ATC presents annual awards. Here are the award recipients for 2020.

2021 Campaign Wrap Up
ATC’s Executive Officer, Zoe Bedford, wraps up what has been a successful year of promoting and advocating for Tibet in Australia.

Pledge your support for Tibetan religious identity
ATC is beginning a pledge campaign to put the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on notice. Tibet supporters around the world know that the CCP is aiming to interfere with the succession of the Dalai Lama and we don’t accept this. Take and share this pledge:
“I pledge to only recognise a Dalai Lama appointed via Tibetan Buddhist traditions and practices, without interference by the Chinese Government.”