Probably fearing protests, the Chinese government has stopped, since Sunday (September 20), issuing tourist visas for Tibet. This measure will continue until October 8.
China is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the birth of the People’s Republic of China on October 1. Tibet is under the control of communist China since the country was invaded by China in 1950.
Although the celebrations will be held in China, authorities feel that the festivities may lead to problems in Tibet, especially since the last event in Lhassa in 2008, left 100 people dead.
Tourists already in Tibet will be tolerated, but will be closely monitored.