On this edition of the CCP, Ben discusses the “deportation” of Chinese illegals and a recent article comparing Tibet with Gaza (6:01). Next he introduces Tibet (14:30). News about the Dalai Lama comes next (16:31), followed by fascinating stories (21:40) of four (illegal) visits to the Forbidden Land. Finally, he gives a quick intro to the Tibetan language (42:38) and shares a couple of book recommendations.

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Resources: God Spoke Tibetan - https://a.co/d/3Bt1ZpM

Tibet: Roof of the World by Paul Hattaway -  https://www.asiaharvest.org/bookstore/Tibet-The-Roof-of-the-World-The-China-Chronicles-N%C2%BA4-p282172673

Sources:

China and US resume deportations as Chinese rush in from southern border - https://apnews.com/article/china-immigration-border-deportation-mayorkas-514f42ee56e80fe7eb7f9fcc71c4d55c

American hypocrisy over Tibet and Gaza boggles the mind - https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3260699/american-hypocrisy-over-tibet-and-gaza-boggles-mind

Tibetan singer arrested for song lamenting Dalai Lama’s absence - https://www.rfa.org/english/news/tibet/singer-arrested-song-lamenting-dalai-lamas-absence-05142024170837.html

How Tibetans are pushing back against China's involvement in Dalai Lama's succession - https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/how-tibetans-are-pushing-back-against-chinas-involvement-in-dalai-lamas-succession-101714504756704.html