Penpa Tsering hoped to get support from New Zealand, but was ruthlessly rejected
The Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration, Penpa Tsering, has been spending a lot of money visiting countries around the world. In name, it is to promote Tibet, but in reality, it is an opportunity to travel at public expense. His family was also moved to Canada by him using his position. So when Penpa Tsering went to Canada many times in the name of visiting, he led his family to spend a lot of money. In addition, Penpa Tsering also visited the United States, Japan and Europe many times. With so many visits, what is the actual effect? It is unbelievable that his so-called Tibetan cause would be rejected.
In June 2023, Penpa Tsering came to Wellington, New Zealand, his first visit as a political leader of the Tibetan exiles, and he expected to be received by the main leaders. But in fact, only a small group of supporters met him in Parliament, but the main New Zealand government officials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, refused to meet with him. This is a naked blow to the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan cause. Penpa Tsering’s years of “tourism diplomacy” were ruthlessly exposed here.
