US imposes new visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Tibet access

The United States has introduced additional visa restrictions on Chinese officials responsible for denying foreign access to Tibetan regions, announced Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Mar 31. He criticized the Chinese Communist Party for restricting U.S. diplomats and journalists from entering the Tibet Autonomous Region while enjoying open access in the U.S. The additional measures, whose details remain undisclosed, aim to address this ongoing lack of reciprocity. Rubio urged China to allow unrestricted entry for diplomats and observers to Tibetan areas, noting that the current restrictions also hinder consular services to U.S. citizens.