Tibetans have their own culture, religion and language. However, it has been under threat and China is attempting to eradicate Tibetan identity. Since 1959, the CCP has exercised total political control over Tibet, and used repression to address Tibetan resistance. The goal is to destroy Tibetan identity and replace it with devotion to the Han and Communist way of life. 

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Many Tibetans have had their passports removed and heavy telephone and internet surveillance. Additionally, detentions, religious restrictions and torture has been reported. And there have been disappearances of Tibetans who speak out against the Chinese government and a concerning increase in political prisoners.

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Tibetans are living in exile in India and Nepal and are trying to pass down Tibetan and knowledge and culture. There are also Tibetans in the United States and other countries. Approximately 150,000 Tibetans live in exile in the world. They cannot go back home. The PRC has harassed some of the Tibetans even though they are not in Tibet and tried to monitor their activities.