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The UNI-Asia Pacific Executive has called for dialogue and reform to bring lasting stability to Tibet.

Violence is no solution, said the Executive at its meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam - which expressed concern at the strong response by the Chinese authorities to protests by Buddhist monks in Lhasa and the wave of sympathy protests.

Other countries - like India and Nepal - are also being urged to allow Tibetan exiles freedom to speak and gather together in peaceful protest.

The Chinese government is being urged to “respect the aspirations of the Tibetan people, to listen seriously to their problems, to address their concerns and to engage in open and transparent talks with all Tibetan groups to find a peaceful and amicable solution to the problems. Only sincere dialogue and reform will bring lasting stability.”



Rapid economic development in the region has overlaid historic differences over Tibet and long standing demands for cultural and religious freedoms.

UNI-Asia Pacific warns that rapid economic development and globalisation all too often results in marginalisation, tensions and conflict.

“The neglect of the country’s minorities can lead to serious situations that can undermine whatever achievements China has attained in other areas.”

Tibetans are urged to stop attacking Chinese and Muslim property and the Chinese government is urged to release the names of those arrested in Tibet for protesting and alleged rioting and to ensure that any trials are public.

The Chinese authorities are also being pressed to let foreign journalists into Tibet to report on the situation there. “The current news blockade and censorship of the media are not helpful for the Chinese people and the international community and damage the credibility of the Chinese government,” said the Executive.