U.S. : Locke meeting officials to impress importance of preserving Tibetan culture . Envoy also stressed the need to open up access to U.S. to foreign diplomats . OPINION : Since last September , 119 monks have self-immolated in protest against Tibetan policies . CNN report alleges mass relocation of millions of Tibetans to ` `` New Socialist Villages
U.S. : Locke meeting officials to impress importance of preserving Tibetan culture . Envoy also stressed the need to open up access to U.S. to foreign diplomats . Since last September , 119 monks have self-immolated in protest against Tibetan policies . CNN report alleges mass relocation of millions of Tibetans to ` `` New Socialist Villages