Tibetan leader vows to fight Chinese colonialism

[MBI Munshi]

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The new leader of Tibet's government-in-exile has condemned Chinese rule over his homeland, striking a defiant tone as he assumed the political role recently ceded by the Dalai Lama.
In a strongly worded inaugural address, Lobsang Sangay vowed to fight Chinese colonialism.
Speaking at the Indian hill station of Dharamsala, seat of Tibet’s exiled government, Mr Sangay stirred hopes among his supporters that he will be more assertive towards China than the Dalai Lama, who retains his role as Tibet’s spiritual leader.
“There is no socialism in Tibet. There is colonialism,” the prime minister, or Kalon Tripa, said.
“Chinese rule in Tibet is clearly unjust and untenable.”
He added that his electoral victory in April had sent “a clear message to the [Chinese] hardliners ... that Tibetan leadership is far from fizzling out”, but he also signalled his willingness “to negotiate with the Chinese government anytime, anywhere”.
In a ceremony led by the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959, Mr Sangay promised a “new chapter” in Tibetan history and a more effective exile movement.
In September he plans to announce a new cabinet, which will be dominated by younger leaders and will also include women.
The Dalai Lama signalled his intention to relinquish political power in March, potentially confounding the Chinese government’s efforts to control the succession process after his death.
While popular with young Tibetans, the 43-year-old Kalon Tripa has yet to overcome suspicions among older members of the Dalai Lama’s coterie about his rapid rise within the movement.
Some fear an “Americanisation” of the Tibetan cause as it promotes modern, democratic ambitions over its spiritual heritage in a deliberate effort to contrast itself with authoritarian China.
Mr Sangay has said he wants to advance a vision of Tibet as “a secular democratic society” in an effort to garner greater international support.
He has resided in the US for the past 15 years and has never visited Tibet.
A member of the exiled Central Tibetan Administration, who asked not to be identified, said Mr Sangay had attracted resentment by running a cash-fuelled, “all-Americanstyle election campaign” to win office.
Another senior monk added: “The enigma of the Dalai Lama is irreplaceable.”

Chính's news: Tibetan leader vows to fight Chinese colonialism

[MBI Munshi]

This guy is in India saying this stuff!? So much for regional cooperation and peace.

[Chinese-Dragon]

No matter how much the Indians would have liked, both this guy and his predecessor, call for "autonomy"... not "independence".

[third eye]

This guy is India saying this stuff!? So much for regional cooperation and peace.

Dont see the concern.

He has a mind of his own and has a right to speak up.

[KKNDmx]

Why are there two threads with the same topics discussing exactly the same thing. Please close this one and discuss it in the other thread:"Tibetan votes to elect a new prime minister of the Govt." Tibetan votes to elect a new prime minister of the Govt. People should read or search before they double post :(

[MBI Munshi]

Why are there two threads with the same topics discussing exactly the same thing. Please close this one and discuss it in the other thread:"Tibetan votes to elect a new prime minister of the Govt." Tibetan votes to elect a new prime minister of the Govt. People should read or search before they double post :(

That is on a different issue which has nothing to do with his comments on this thread.

[MBI Munshi]

Dont see the concern.

He has a mind of his own and has a right to speak up.

He should be more restrained or it would appear that India is encouraging him to make these statements.

[third eye]

He should be more restrained or it would appear that India is encouraging him to make these statements.

Disagree

If separatist leaders from J&K could meet the Pak FM in New Delhi this man can also air his views.

Restraining anyone makes things worse.

[Galaxy]

He should be more restrained or it would appear that India is encouraging him to make these statements.

Forget about India or any country. No one can restrain him including Obama or Manmahon Singh. He is very popular being Dalai Lama due to million and millions of Followers. (He never says a single word about China in his Speeches and hist followers are in every country). He can say anything. He is one of the most famous spiritual religious leader in the world. Every week, he is in some country for spiritual speech. I also follow him (I know him before knowing about China and Tibet issue).

[jdme]

He should be more restrained or it would appear that India is encouraging him to make these statements.

And? More power to the man.

[daiyu]

Lobsang Sangay is an indian born in Darjeeling and he has no rights to negotiate with the Chinese government.

[Tshering22]

Woa woa woa, Munshi! Hold onto your horses mate. Do you even watch news channels? Or just spend time reading? Don't read everything off the records buddy. There's this fine site called YouTube where you will get the news clip in which PM Sangey is himself stating what are his intentions: peace dialogue and mutual negotiation with China.

Where'd you get the whole concept of "fighting colonialism"?

[Tshering22]

He should be more restrained or it would appear that India is encouraging him to make these statements.

He has said nothing against your master, mate. In fact he has himself said that peaceful dialogue is the only way out. So don't get worried.

[lem34]

What is it with india harbouring separatist movements in india. China should offer indian separatist movements bases in china immediatly.

[Tshering22]

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What is it with india harbouring separatist movements in india. China should offer indian separatist movements bases in china immediatly.

Chinese are much more pragmatic than you. Hence they are so progressive. Oh and BTW they are offering separatists aid, hence the mutual conflict of "proxies".