Who is dr lobsang sangay

Unlike in the past, the Chinese officials in recent times have been referring to Tibet only as Xizang. China firmly opposes any official exchanges between countries having diplomatic ties with China and Taiwan or signing any official documents, he said.

Beijing views the Dalai Lama as a splittist who is working with foreign forces to separate Tibet from China. Click here to join our channel indianexpress and stay updated with the latest headlines. Earlier this month, the election commission said there was a voter turnout of 63, Penpa secured 34, votes, while the only other candidate in the fray, Kelsang Dorjee Aukatsang, secured 28, in a closely fought election worldwide on April 11, according to the International Campaign for Tibet.

Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay congratulated new Sikyong -elect Penpa Tsering and 45 new members elected to the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile after the official results of the elections were declared this afternoon. Sangay who has held the office for two consecutive terms said he had spoken to Penpa Tsering to congratulate him on the election victory and offered his full cooperation to ensure a smooth transition of power.

Dalai Lama to cede political role. Regions and territories: Tibet. Lobsang Sangay is an Indian-born legal expert who has spent years as a Harvard University academic. Daunting task. Published 28 April Published 10 March Timeline: Tibet. Published 13 December