China has strongly criticized Canada’s decision to host an event on the preservation of Tibetan culture on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. A spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy in Canada expressed deep dissatisfaction and stern opposition to the move, accusing Canada of collaborating with the US to spread lies and misinformation about Tibet-related issues.
According to the spokesperson, the organizers and participants of these events include anti-China organizations and individuals, including the Tibetan government-in-exile, which China considers a separatist political group unrecognized by any country in the world.
Despite recognizing Tibet as part of China’s territory, both Canada and the US are accused of providing a platform for Tibetan independence organizations, perpetuating debunked lies and rumors to smear China and bolster Tibetan independence forces.
The spokesperson emphasized the challenges faced by Tibetan children, particularly those from nomadic communities, in accessing education due to the region’s high altitude and dispersed population. To address this, local governments have established boarding schools, where students have the option to live on campus and receive education in Tibetan language and culture.
These boarding schools are cited as examples of protecting Tibetan people’s human rights and cultural traditions, debunking claims of forced assimilation. The spokesperson highlighted the double standards of Canada and the US, which have language, culture, and history requirements for naturalized citizens.
Canada and the US are accused of interfering in China’s internal affairs by hyping up Tibet-related issues, despite significant progress in Tibet’s social and economic development since its peaceful liberation. The spokesperson urged Canada and the US to learn from China’s successful cases instead of baselessly slandering China.
The spokesperson emphasized that China’s development achievements in Tibet cannot be undermined by Western slander and reiterated that attempts to use Tibet as a tool to contain China will fail.