Inside Tibet, the Chinese government has created a tightly controlled information bubble to subjugate the Tibetan people. China’s Internet censorship system, known as the “Great Firewall,” severely limits freedom of expression and monitors the information accessible to its citizens. Established in 1998, the Great Firewall is a massive mechanism of censorship and surveillance aimed at restricting content, identifying individuals, and controlling personal records.

Under Chinese President Xi Jinping, there has been an acceleration of artificial intelligence, repression of society, and ideological control. This has led to stricter regulations and expansion of surveillance by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), which has overall responsibility for Internet supervision.

According to Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2023 report, Tibet is the least free territory on Earth with a global freedom score of one out of 100. The world has limited knowledge about Tibet, with official propaganda being the only available information.

Restricting access to information not only limits diverse opinions but also promotes polarized and radical nationalist views. This can be particularly harmful to minorities whose perspectives are not represented in the censored Internet.

The Chinese government has gone beyond limiting access to the cyberspace and actively promotes its own messages through online platforms. Authorities have also silenced writers, human rights lawyers, and activists who have acted as the conscience of the nation.

Despite China’s sophisticated Internet censorship tools, Chinese activists and bloggers have found ways to express themselves and bring freedom of speech to the Chinese people. Tech-savvy individuals have developed software and utilize virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass the Great Firewall and access blocked websites.

However, using VPNs and other circumvention tools has become increasingly dangerous, with people facing imprisonment and fines for selling or using them. Nevertheless, VPNs still provide a means for activists and journalists to access information and spread it securely.

Under the authority of CCP Secretary of Tibet Wang Zunzheng, the last bastion of Internet freedom in Tibet is being intensely censored. Tibetan families are advised against engaging in anti-social activities and are frequently separated. Many Tibetans are detained under vague charges, further suppressing their freedom and rights..