The fifth International Rangzen [Independence for Tibet] Conference is underway in Dharamshala, the opening ceremony was held on the anniversary of the day that China forced the Tibetan delegation to sign the “Seventeen-Point Agreement”’ on May 23, 1951, in Beijing. Around 160 Rangzen advocates from around the world are attending. Discussions will include independence for Tibet and how to strengthen and enhance the Tibetan independence movement.