China on Thursday slammed the US government for the appointment of special coordinator on Tibet affairs calling it an act of "interfere".

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"The US side should stop using the Tibet issue to interfere in China’s internal affairs and destroy Tibet’s development and stability," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.

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The Trump administration had appointed Robert Destro as the "special coordinator" on Tibetan issues amid tension between China and the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-appoints-robert-destro-as-special-coordinator-for-tibetan-issues-335413">Robert Destro</a> is a senior US human rights official is also the assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labour.&nbsp;

The US has criticised the Xi government's human rights record on issues including Xinjiang and Tibet.

However, the Chinese foreign ministry said that ethnic minorities in Tibet enjoy "full freedom of religious belief" as it accused the US of &nbsp;"political manipulation".&nbsp;

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo while introducing Destro as the special envoy on Tibet, said: "Destro will lead US efforts to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives; protect the unique religious, cultural, and linguistic identity of Tibetans; and press for their human rights to be respected."

"The United States remains concerned with the PRC’s repression of the Tibetan community," Pompeo added.

Tibet's regional chairman Che Dalha said China "never restricted foreigners' entry into Tibet". The US government had earlier restricted visas of Chinese officials who were allegedly involved in blocking diplomatic access to Tibet.

China on Thursday slammed the US government for the appointment of special coordinator on Tibet affairs calling it an act of "interfere". Watch: "The US side should stop using the Tibet issue to interfere in China’s internal affairs and destroy Tibet’s development and stability," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.

China on Thursday slammed the US government for the appointment of special coordinator on Tibet affairs calling it an act of "interfere". Watch: "The US side should stop using the Tibet issue to interfere in China’s internal affairs and destroy Tibet’s development and stability," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said. Also Read: US appoints Tibet coordinator to send a message to China The Trump administration had appointed Robert Destro as the "special coordinator" on Tibetan issues amid tension between China and the US. Robert Destro is a senior US human rights official is also the assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labour. The US has criticised the Xi government's human rights record on issues including Xinjiang and Tibet. However, the Chinese foreign ministry said that ethnic minorities in Tibet enjoy "full freedom of religious belief" as it accused the US of "political manipulation". US secretary of state Mike Pompeo while introducing Destro as the special envoy on Tibet, said: "Destro will lead US efforts to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives; protect the unique religious, cultural, and linguistic identity of Tibetans; and press for their human rights to be respected." "The United States remains concerned with the PRC’s repression of the Tibetan community," Pompeo added. Tibet's regional chairman Che Dalha said China "never restricted foreigners' entry into Tibet". The US government had earlier restricted visas of Chinese officials who were allegedly involved in blocking diplomatic access to Tibet.

US should stop using Tibet to interfere in our internal affairs: China

Amid tensions with China, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo today named Robert Destro as the special coordinator on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tibet-inner-mongolia-and-xinjiang-chinas-many-wars-330300">Tibetan</a> issues.

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Robert Destro who is a senior US human rights official is also the assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labour.&nbsp;

Pompeo said: "Destro will lead US efforts to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-chinas-four-pronged-approach-to-restructure-tibet-through-repression-329738">China</a> and the Dalai Lama or his representatives; protect the unique religious, cultural, and linguistic identity of Tibetans; and press for their human rights to be respected."

"The United States remains concerned with the PRC’s repression of the Tibetan community," Pompeo added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-surprising-at-all-tibetan-activist-on-new-report-on-detention-sites-in-chinas-xinjiang-330326">China </a>had annexed Tibet in 1950, later the Dalai Lama fled to India as repression increased as PLA troops moved into the area.

The US government had earlier restricted visas of Chinese officials who were involved in blocking diplomatic access to Tibet.

Robert Destro had earlier visited Taiwan along with Keith Krach who is the undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment, a move which was criticised by China.&nbsp;

The United States and China have clashed over several issues including the South China Sea row, trade wars and the coronavirus pandemic which US President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed on the Xi government.

Amid tensions with China, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo today named Robert Destro as the special coordinator on Tibetan issues. Also Read: Around 40 nations rebuke China's human rights policies in Xinjiang, Tibet Robert Destro who is a senior US human rights official is also the assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labour.

Amid tensions with China, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo today named Robert Destro as the special coordinator on Tibetan issues. Also Read: Around 40 nations rebuke China's human rights policies in Xinjiang, Tibet Robert Destro who is a senior US human rights official is also the assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labour. Pompeo said: "Destro will lead US efforts to promote dialogue between the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama or his representatives; protect the unique religious, cultural, and linguistic identity of Tibetans; and press for their human rights to be respected." "The United States remains concerned with the PRC’s repression of the Tibetan community," Pompeo added. China had annexed Tibet in 1950, later the Dalai Lama fled to India as repression increased as PLA troops moved into the area. The US government had earlier restricted visas of Chinese officials who were involved in blocking diplomatic access to Tibet. Robert Destro had earlier visited Taiwan along with Keith Krach who is the undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment, a move which was criticised by China. The United States and China have clashed over several issues including the South China Sea row, trade wars and the coronavirus pandemic which US President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed on the Xi government.

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