Tibetan Government-in-Exile and China Continue Back-Channel Talks Amid US Legislative Support
The Tibetan government-in-exile and China have resumed back-channel talks, with the most recent round occurring earlier this month. These negotiations come as US President Joe Biden signed legislation supporting a negotiated settlement for Tibet's autonomy. Despite China's denials, discussions aim for a peaceful resolution to the Tibetan conflict.
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The Tibetan government-in-exile and China have resumed back-channel talks, with the latest round occurring earlier this month. This development comes just days after US President Joe Biden signed legislation pushing Beijing for a negotiated settlement on Tibet's autonomy demands.
"The last round of talks happened at the beginning of this month," Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong or political head of Tibet's government-in-exile, confirmed on Wednesday. While the Tibetan side has low expectations from the Chinese government under President Xi Jinping, they are committed to long-term dialogue.
Despite Beijing's rejection of such talks, Tsering stated that back-channel negotiations are ongoing, highlighting China's policy of not acknowledging them. The talks are an effort to re-engage over a decade after formal discussions stalled due to anti-China protests and Beijing's hardline stance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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