Why is it so hard to know what is happening in Tibet?

Laura BickerChina correspondent Tibet, which China annexed in the 1950s, is one of the most strictly controlled regions in the country. It has long demanded greater autonomy and is heavily monitored because Beijing fears any signs of instability such as protests. That is why orders are now coming personally from the top leader Xi Jinping, and Premier Li Qiang is on site today. It is rare for him to make a visit so soon after a major disaster. To get into Tibet requires a special visa and it is d