Young Tibetan Arrested for Singing

Dawa Sangmo, from the Tibet Information Office, said groups that have been oppressed should never remain silent.

“Today is Oct. 1. In the mouths of some, this day is called ‘National Day’; But for us—Tibetan exiles, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, and Chinese democracy advocates—it reminds us that the nation is not the same as the regime, and the regime is not the same as the people,” she said in her speech.

Sangmo referred to two recent cases of Tibetans being arrested in mainland China.

One is Tzukte, a young Tibetan singer and activist popularly known as “Asang,” was sentenced to prison in July for singing a song praising the Dalai Lama.

“One song, and it is considered a threat. In the eyes of that regime, even a melody becomes a ‘weapon’ that requires censorship,” said Sangmo.

“But in our hearts, Asang’s voice transforms into another kind of power—it reminds the world that within high walls, there are still people praying for freedom through musical notes.”

The other case involves Zhang Yadi, a 22-year-old Han Chinese girl who is an outspoken advocate for Tibetans and ethnic minorities.

While planning to pursue a degree in the UK, Zhang was arrested by Chinese authorities in July during a visit to her family and has since lost contact. She is believed to be detained in a facility in her hometown of Changsha, the capital city of central Hunan Province, on suspicion of “inciting separatism.”

“Tibetans, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, and Chinese democracy advocates—Though we come from different lands and speak different languages, our fates have long been tied together by the same tyranny,” said Sangmo.

“They fear our unity, because unity means the truth will be spoken; They silence our voices, because they know our stories will awaken the world.”

While the rally was ongoing, a group of Chinese youths interrupted.

During the disruption, one man shouted “Xi Jinping is the best leader in the world! [May] Xi Jinping dominate Australia soon.”

Another said, “My grandfather is a general in the Tibet Military District. If you touch me today, it will become an international issue.”

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