Thank you for contacting me about Tibet.
The human rights situation in Tibet is indeed concerning, particularly the reports of coercive controls, labour transfer schemes and severe restrictions on freedom of religion and belief, and of assembly and association, as noted in the Integrated Review Refresh.
Befitting China's status as a human rights priority country for HM Government (HMG), Ministers and officials continue to urge the Chinese authorities to respect all fundamental rights across China, including in Tibet, in line with both its own constitution and the international frameworks to which it is a party. These bilateral representations are complemented by UK action at multilateral fora.
In June 2022, for instance, a concerted UK lobbying effort helped to secure the support of a record 47 countries for a statement at the UN Human Rights Council that highlighted the human rights situation in Tibet and called on China to comply with obligations with regard to the protection of human rights.
The UK is funding research and engaging with business and other stakeholders to promote wider knowledge of China's human rights violations in an effort to eliminate goods which are the product of such violations from our supply chains. This will ensure businesses do not, unwittingly or otherwise, profit from or support human rights abuses, including in Tibet.
On matters relating to Tibetan autonomy, the UK position, which I support, is that meaningful dialogue between the Chinese Government and representatives from Tibet (including the Tibetan Government-in-Exile) is the best way to resolve underlying tensions.
Be in no doubt, however, that the UK will continue to raise the situation in Tibet with the Chinese authorities as part of wider efforts to urge them to respect all fundamental rights.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.