Tibetology is key to China shaping global views on the region, top official says
Li Ganjie, head of the Communist Party’s United Front Work Department, urged Chinese academics specializing in Tibetology to develop more creative methods for influencing global discourse on the region. Speaking at the 40th anniversary of the China Tibetology Research Centre on Wednesday, Li emphasized that these efforts must remain strictly aligned with the Communist Party's ideology.

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AI-generatedLi Ganjie, head of the Communist Party’s United Front Work Department, urged Chinese academics specializing in Tibetology to develop more creative methods for influencing global discourse on the region. Speaking at the 40th anniversary of the China Tibetology Research Centre on Wednesday, Li emphasized that these efforts must remain strictly aligned with the Communist Party's ideology. He described the international situation as "volatile" and characterized Tibet and Tibetan-speaking areas as being at a "critical stage" of stability and development. The directive highlights the Party's focus on shaping international perceptions of Tibet through academic research.
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Model · rule-basedKey claims
5 extractedTibet and Tibetan-speaking areas are at a critical stage in their stability and development.
The international situation is volatile.
Academics must remain strictly aligned with the Communist Party’s ideology.
Tibetology is key to China shaping global views on the region.
Chinese academics specializing in Tibet must find more creative ways to shape the global conversation about the region.