A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has called on the Trump administration to focus on Tibet in its foreign policy. They have urged the State Department to engage in dialogue about Tibet’s future, protect religious freedom in the Dalai Lama’s succession, and combat Chinese misinformation. Led by Congressman Jim McGovern and Congresswoman Young Kim, the lawmakers emphasized the importance of implementing laws supporting Tibet and standing with the Tibetan people.
The lawmakers highlighted eight areas where Congress and the administration could collaborate to advance US policy on Tibet. These include promoting dialogue between China and representatives of the Dalai Lama, protecting religious freedom in the Dalai Lama’s succession, and countering Chinese disinformation about Tibet. They also stressed the need to expand access to Tibet for foreign diplomats, journalists, and tourists, and to continue US assistance programs for Tibetan communities.
Additionally, the lawmakers called for solutions for Tibetan refugees in Nepal, emphasized engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration, and highlighted the significance of independent broadcasting into Tibet through services like Radio Free Asia and Voice of America. The letter outlined a comprehensive approach to support Tibet and its people, urging the administration to work closely with Congress on these critical issues.
