Washington, May 31 -- The US State Department has released its annual report on access to Tibetan areas, mandated by Section 4 of the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act of 2018.

The report highlights ongoing restrictions imposed by Chinese authorities on US diplomats, journalists, and citizens seeking to enter Tibet.

According to the report, Chinese officials continue to systematically impede access to the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan areas.

These restrictions include denying visa applications, limiting the scope of permitted visits, and imposing stringent monitoring of foreign visitors.

The report also notes that Chinese authorities have not provided consistent or transparent reasons for these denials, making it challe...