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<p>We have serious concerns about the human rights situation in the Tibet Autonomous
Region (TAR) including restrictions on freedom of religion or belief, and restrictions
on freedom of assembly and association.</p><p> </p><p>We consistently urge China to
respect all fundamental rights across the People's Republic of China, including in
Tibet, in line with both its own constitution and the international frameworks to
which it is a party. We believe that long-term stability in Tibet will be best achieved
through respect for universal human rights and genuine autonomy for Tibet within the
framework of the Chinese constitution. Meaningful dialogue is the best way to address
and resolve the underlying grievances and we continue to urge all sides to restart
talks.</p><p> </p><p>Further, the UK is active in raising Tibet in multilateral fora.
We made a statement at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in June 2018 where we
reiterated our concerns over restrictions on civil and political freedoms, particularly
minority rights, and freedom of religion in China, including Tibet. Additionally,
we asked an advanced question about Tibet at China’s last Universal Periodic Review,
and included our concerns in our statement.</p><p> </p><p>We are also aware of, and
concerned by, reports of the apparent increasing isolation of TAR through restrictions
on foreign tourists, journalists and officials (including those representing the UN
and EU) seeking to visit TAR. To this end, we are monitoring the progress and impact
of the US Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, including through discussions with our US
counterparts</p>
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