US Senate urges China to end 'repressive' Tibet policy [View all]

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Source: AFP

By Shaun Tandon | AFP – 6 hrs ago

The US Senate has urged China to ease restrictions on Tibetans, free prisoners and allow access by foreign media to address grievances following a wave of self-immolation protests.

In a voice vote without objections Thursday, the Senate approved a resolution that deplored "repressive policies targeting Tibetans" despite warnings from China, which said the bill interfered in its internal affairs.

The Senate called on China "to suspend implementation of religious control regulations" imposed since major protests in 2008 and to resume dialogue with representatives of the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader.

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The resolution also urged barring China from opening further consulates in the United States until Beijing lets Washington start a mission in Tibet's capital Lhasa. However, the Senate measure is not legally binding.

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