Tell The State Department:
Push China to Open Tibet

Mike Pompeo
Under China’s oppression, the people of Tibet can’t freely worship or speak out in their own homeland. It is very hard for them to leave—or for people to get in.

The Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act, passed thanks in part to ICT member support in late 2018, requires the State Department to identify and sanction the Chinese government officials responsible for closing off Tibet, and restrict their access to the United States. But the State Department has yet to release the report and ramp up the pressure.

This #GivingTuesdayNow, take compassionate action for the people of Tibet. Sign our petition to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in support of reciprocal access to Tibet and help bring change to the Land of Snows.

Secretary

Antony

Blinken

US State Department

Secretary Blinken,

As you know, the Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act became law on December 19, 2018. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen with the urgent request that you fully implement this legislation.

The RATA law requires the State Department to send a report to Congress every year identifying the Chinese officials responsible for keeping Americans out of Tibet. Those officials must then be banned from receiving visas to enter the US.

The secrecy and censorship with which the Chinese government treated the COVID-19 pandemic has now tragically impacted the entire world. The Tibetan people have lived under this oppressive rule for over six decades, and it is now time for the world to realize that China’s brutal actions in Tibet will not stop there.

During your confirmation hearing, you said: “I am committed to pushing for reciprocity regarding the open access China and many other countries enjoy in the United States, and will raise concerns about the lack of regular access to the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) for US journalists, diplomats, academics and others. I will work to ensure that US journalists, civil society, legislators and scholars have full access to China, including the Tibet Autonomous Region and Tibetan areas.”

Thank you for standing with Tibet and I urge you to continue your support by ensuring the immediate implementation of this new legislation.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this deeply important matter,
A Concerned Citizen

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Tell The State Department: Push China to Open Tibet

Tell The State Department:
Push China to Open Tibet