Entry to Tibet banned for foriegn travelers
Chinese authorities have banned foreign tourists from entering Tibet for an indefinite time period, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported.
The instruction came ahead of events organized by Beijing to mark the 60th anniversary of the "liberation" of Tibet by China and the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party's founding. According to the TFA, Chinese government has planned a large celebration to honor both anniversaries.
Though Chinese officials have not officially announced the ban, travel agencies cited government instructions to restrict travel into Tibet for foreigners.
Most likely, the Chinese fear that anti-Chinese riots could break out during the celebrations.
Three years ago in Lhasa, Tibet, violent anti-government took over the city and at least 22 people were killed by the authorities. The Chinese government pointed to the Dalai Lama's followers for causing the unrest - those who wish to see Tibet separate from China. Following the riots, foreign tourists were banned from entering Tibet for a year and have since had a ban on them.
