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China Reopens Tibetan Tourism

Torch relay demonstrated stability, state media says

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 25, 2008 12:13 PM CDT

(Newser) – China is allowing foreign tourists to enter Tibet for the first time since March protests, sources tell the BBC. The Olympic torch’s smooth reception in Lhasa over the weekend means "Tibet is safe,” a Tibetan tourism director tells state media. "We...   Read full story »

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