How China Is Systematically Dismantling Tibetan Education System

How China Is Systematically Dismantling Tibetan Education System

On 4 December 2025, Chinese authorities detained educationist Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin, an action that led to the closure of the Minthang Ethnic Vocational School, an institution widely regarded for its role in preserving Tibetan language and cultural traditions. Following the shutdown, students were transferred to state-run boarding schools where instruction is conducted primarily in Mandarin, effectively bringing Tibetan-medium education at the s…