U.S. : Special meeting , to discuss importance of preserving Tibetan culture . Envoy also stressed the need to open up access to Tibet to foreign diplomats . Since 2006 , 119 monks have self - exiled in protest against Chinese policies . HRW report alleges mass relocation of thousands of Tibetans to ` ` ' Socialist China ''
U.S. : Locke meeting officials to impress importance of preserving Tibetan culture . Envoy also stressed the need to open up access to Tibet to foreign diplomats . Since 2006 , 119 monks have self-immolated in protest against Chinese policies . HRW report alleges mass relocation of millions of Tibetans to `` New Socialist Villages ''