Key facts
- Li Ganjie, head of the Communist Party's United Front Work Department, addressed Tibetology researchers.
- He urged academics to find creative ways to shape global views on Tibet.
- Researchers must remain strictly aligned with the Communist Party's ideology.
- The remarks were made at the 40th anniversary of the China Tibetology Research Centre.
Li Ganjie, the head of the Communist Party's United Front Work Department, has urged Chinese academics specializing in Tibet to develop more innovative strategies for shaping the global narrative surrounding the region. Speaking at the 40th anniversary of the China Tibetology Research Centre on Wednesday, Li emphasized that these efforts must remain firmly within the ideological boundaries set by the Communist Party.
According to the state news agency Xinhua, Li described the current international situation as "volatile." The directive highlights the Chinese government's focus on controlling and influencing international perceptions of Tibet, a region that has long been a subject of international scrutiny and criticism regarding human rights and cultural autonomy.