US Sanctions Chinese Officials for Forced Assimilation of Tibetan Children
The United States will impose visa sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the "forced assimilation" of children in Tibet, where around one million children have been separated from their families, according to UN experts. The US move comes despite a resumption of high-level dialogue with China. The state boarding school policy in Tibet aims to eliminate the region's distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions among younger generations. The US urges China to end the coercion of Tibetan children and cease repressive assimilation policies. China denies the allegations, claiming social stability, economic development, ethnic unity, religious harmony, and peace in Tibet. The International Campaign for Tibet supports the US action against the separation of children, stating that the program aims to convert Tibetans into Chinese and eradicate Tibetan culture.