US Reports Highlight China’s Severe Restrictions on Access to Tibet

The US State Department recently released reports detailing ongoing Chinese repression in Tibet and restricted access for foreigners. While 2025 saw the first US consular visit to the region in six years, journalists and tourists remain largely barred. Human rights groups express concern that the US is not fully enforcing existing legislation, such as the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act. Specifically, officials have failed to impose new visa sanctions or actively push for formal negotiations between Beijing and the Dalai Lama. These findings underscore a critical gap between official US policy and the reality of diplomatic engagement with China.