International Tibetan studies conference pushed online after pressure from China

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Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, Aug.10: The 17th Seminar of the International Association of Tibetan Studies (IATS), scheduled to bring more than 700 scholars and researchers to Kathmandu from August 23 to 29, has been moved online after the Government of Nepal instructed Kathmandu University to withdraw from hosting the international academic gathering, amid mounting diplomatic pressure from China.

The decision, which effectively scuttled the conference’s planned in-person format, was conveyed verbally to senior officials of Kathmandu University on August 3, according to an announcement issued by the IATS Board. The instruction was delivered in person by Nepal’s Chief Secretary...

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