place names are being systematically

A crucial element of China’s occupation strategy has been the deliberate “Sinicisation” of Tibetan geography and identity. Tibetan place names are being systematically replaced with Mandarin terms as part of Beijing’s policy to erase indigenous identity. Historic cities, sacred mountains, rivers, and pilgrimage sites are rapidly losing their original Tibetan names, replaced by state-mandated Chinese labels. The objective is clear: rewriting Tibet’s historical narrative to erase centuries-old cultural and spiritual ties to the land. Beijing has been systematically altering Tibetan place names to Mandarin equivalents, effectively marginalising traditional nomenclature with deep historical and spiritual significance. For instance, the Tibetan name “Gyalthang” has been changed สล็อตเว็บตรง