European Chinese Liaison Officer Engages in Dialogue and Direct Meetings with Chinese Communities in the UK

London: On 5 February 2025, the Chinese Liaison Officer for European countries, Sangay Kyab, from the Tibet Bureau in Geneva, arrived London with the primary objective of strengthening dialogue and cooperation between Tibetans and Chinese communities.

Sangay Kyab held a private meeting with the Secretary of the UK Headquarters of China Democracy Party, discussing a range of critical issues, including the current situation inside Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s noble visions, the policies of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), and the challenges faced by Tibetans in exile. Both parties also deliberated on potential collaborative initiatives between Tibetans and Chinese in the future.

Later in the afternoon, a formal meeting was convened at the Office of Tibet in London under the chairmanship of the Representative Tsering Yangkyi. The meeting was attended by Chinese Liaison Officer Sangay Kyab, Chinese Democratic Party advisor Huang Hua, along with He Zhiwei, Dai Chao, Cheng Xiaodan, Cheng Yali, Yong Zhou, Huang Tian, Xiao Zhu, Xiao Wei, Fan Kewei, Cheng Min, and renowned Chinese writer Ma Jian.

The meeting began with an introduction of the Representative, followed by her address. In her speech, Representative Tsering Yangkyi welcomed the Chinese participants and elaborated on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s noble commitments, CTA’s policies, and the worsening situation inside Tibet. She underscored the shared aspirations between Tibetans and Chinese, highlighting the importance of collaboration in the face of common challenges.

Following this, Chinese Democratic Party advisor Hua Huang introduced their organisation’s objectives. Participants took turns sharing their perspectives and inquiries. Chinese Liaison Officer Sangay Kyab detailed the purpose of his visit, discussed avenues for future cooperation, and addressed Tibet-related questions from the attendees.

In the evening, at the invitation of the UK Headquarters of China Democracy Party, Representative Tsering Yangkyi and Chinese Liaison Officer Sangay Kyab attended a dinner gathering. The President of UK Headquarters of China Democracy Party welcomed the Representative and the Chinese Liaison Officer, extending discussions on the concerns raised during the meeting and further exploring joint initiatives.

-Report filled by Tibet Bureau Geneva