Overview

• China announced visa restrictions on US personnel deemed to have acted 'egregiously' on Tibet-related issues, citing sovereignty concerns.
• This decision follows the United States' March 31 imposition of visa curbs on Chinese officials accused of limiting foreign access to Tibetan regions.
• Chinese officials assert that Tibet-related matters are purely internal and oppose foreign interference under the guise of human rights or cultural concerns.
• The US has criticized China for denying diplomats, journalists, and observers access to Tibet, calling for unrestricted entry to the region.
• China maintains that Tibet is open to friendly foreign visitors who comply with local travel regulations, such as group permits.