Official: Foreigners allowed in Tibet for National Day

According to China, it hasn't banned anybody - especially not foreign visitors - from visiting Tibet during the National Day holiday period, despite reports to the contrary. Liao Yisheng, spokesman for the Tibet Tourist Administration, said that while foreigners couldn't go individually, they could visit as part of tour groups. This was due to high demand, rather than any sensitivities due to the anniversary, he told the Associated Press.

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"This was due to high demand, rather than any sensitivities due to the anniversary"

...and I have a permafrost-spanning bridge to sell you.


Great our foreigners can use long holiday to go witness again the suffering of Tibetens.

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