China's Crackdown on Tibetan Studies Hits Close to Home in Nepal A highly anticipated conference on Tibetan studies set to take place in Kathmandu this month has become the latest focal point in China's escalating campaign to suppress academic freedom and silence critics abroad. The annual meeting, which brings together leading scholars and experts from around the world, is expected to delve into sensitive topics surrounding Tibet's history, culture, and human rights. However, Chinese authorities have been applying intense pressure on the conference organizers, reportedly attempting to influence the agenda and censor discussions that might be deemed unfavorable to Beijing's interests. As the international community watches with growing concern, the fate of this prestigious gathering hangs in the balance, raising questions about the limits of academic freedom in the face of rising Chinese influence.
China’s campaign against academic freedom abroad is laser-focused on the world’s premier conference on Tibetan studies in Kathmandu this month.
