A bill to recognise Tibetan independence has been introduced in the US Congress in the latest developments. According to the proposed bill, the head of the state or the president will be authorised to recognise the independence of Tibet from the People’s Republic of China. This is a very strong effort from the US law maker to mobilise a revolutionary move for Tibet.
US House Representative Scott Perry from Pennsylvania introduced a bill (H.R. 6948) that would “authorize the President to recognize the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China as a separate, independent country, and for other purposes”. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs May 19 this year.
This is a revolutionary bill from the US law maker as there has never been a recognition of Tibetan independence US. Throughout the long history US support for Tibet, it has always acknowledging the Chinese claim of Tibet being a part of China. Such a strong move has come up when US China relationship is at a very fragile position.
However, the bill does not address the question of genuine autonomy for Tibet. As far as the Tibet Autonomous Region designated by China is concerned, it does not include the traditional entirety of the three provinces of Tibet. If only the Tibet Autonomous Region is recognised, it essentially throws the parts of Kham and Amdo from Tibet.
The relationship between the United States and China has been rough ride especially with regard to the recently developments. While there has been an ongoing worsening trade relationship between the two, China has been criticised for its dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic. US has been on the forefront to slam Chinese irresponsibilities that led to a huge health crisis throughout the world.