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U.S. appoints Tibetan issues coordinator and restores RFA broadcasts, drawing China’s criticism over human rights and autonomy.
The U.S. has appointed Riley M. Barnes as Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, renewing diplomatic focus on human rights, cultural preservation, and environmental concerns in Tibet amid international criticism of China’s policies.
The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the Tibetan New Year, draws strong condemnation from China, which calls it interference in its internal affairs.
Concurrently, Radio Free Asia has resumed Tibetan, Uyghur, and Mandarin broadcasts after a 2025 funding halt, restoring a key source of independent news for audiences in China.
The resumption follows bipartisan U.S. support and renewed global scrutiny of China’s treatment of Tibetans, including restrictions on religious freedom, surveillance, and environmental degradation.
Estados Unidos nombra a un coordinador de asuntos tibetanos y restaura las transmisiones de RFA, provocando críticas de China sobre los derechos humanos y la autonomía.