China Accuses US of 'Interfering' After Marco Rubio Appoints Tibet Rights Envoy

• China accuses the US of interfering in its internal affairs after Washington appointed a new envoy for Tibetan rights.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Riley Barnes as the US special coordinator for Tibetan issues.
• The announcement coincided with Losar, the Tibetan New Year, reaffirming US support for Tibetan rights and heritage.
• China's foreign ministry stated that Tibet affairs are internal and do not tolerate external interference.
• US policymakers aim to defend Tibetan religious rituals, including the selection of the Dalai Lama.