Barcelona, Nov. 14 -- Tibetan representatives and international supporters have called for stronger global coordination to counter China's growing efforts to undermine Tibetan identity, as advocates from 20 countries gathered in Barcelona for a two-day International Tibet Network (ITN) Cross-Regional Meeting.

According to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the November 7-8 meeting brought together 48 Tibetan advocates and Tibet supporters from five continents to discuss new strategies, strengthen international cooperation and intensify advocacy for Tibet. The gathering took place amid growing concerns over what Tibetan representatives describe as China's systematic efforts to erase Tibet's distinct cultural and nationa...