The US House of Representatives has passed a bill strengthening Washington's support for human rights and environmental protection in Tibet, and advocating sanctions against China if it interferes in the succession of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.

US House passes bill to support Tibet, warns sanctions on Chinese officials for interfering in Dalai Lama's succession

US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad was scheduled to visit Tibet this week, a US embassy spokeswoman said, the first visit to the region by a US ambassador since 2015, amid escalating trade tension between the two countries.

US Ambassador to China visiting Tibet this week

China is on a drive to control internet content in an effort to maintain 'social stability' and reduce fake news that floats on the internet

China shut 128,000 'harmful' websites in 2017: Report

Comes as Japan and the US worry that Beijing is pushing territorial claims in the neighbouring South China Sea

Obama meets 'dangerous separatist' Dalai Lama despite warning from China

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US House passes bill to support Tibet, warns sanctions on Chinese officials for interfering in Dalai Lama's succession

US Ambassador to China visiting Tibet this week

China shut 128,000 'harmful' websites in 2017: Report

Obama meets 'dangerous separatist' Dalai Lama despite warning from China