The current situation in Tibet varies depending upon which source you look to for information. According to the People's Republic of China, Tibet is a part of China known as the Tibetan Autonomous Region. It is ruled by local representatives of the Chinese Communist Party. According to the Tibetan Government in Exile, whose leader is the Dalai Lama, Tibet is an independent nation that has been invaded and colonized by a foreign power.
Internationally, China's claim of sovereignty over Tibet is not officially disputed by any foreign government. As a member of the United Nations Security Council, China has successfully blocked all resolutions concerning Tibet. Although an underground movement to free Tibet is very popular among certain organizations and individuals, there is no indication that it makes any difference in Tibet's current status.
According to the Dalai Lama and the free-Tibet movement, the Chinese government has been extremely repressive, suppressing Tibetan culture and favoring Han Chinese immigrants. Although in theory, the Tibetans are supposed to formulate their own legislation and regulations, in practice, Han Chinese belonging to the Chinese Communist Party monopolize political power. Tibetan political activity, news media, internet, and religious and cultural expression are all severely restricted. China denies all these allegations.
Despite the ongoing controversies about Tibet's political status, the Chinese government encourages tourism in the area. It is possible to visit Tibet as long as you obtain the necessary permits and arrange for local guides, transportation, and accommodation in advance.
http://tibetoffice.org/tibet-info/historical-overview
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-16689779
The current situation in Tibet is similar to what it has been for some time. Tibet is under Chinese control but there are always tensions and there has been a longstanding "Free Tibet" movement within and particularly outside the country.
In very recent news there was a report that China forced religious pilgrims in Nepal and India to return to Tibet. This dramatically decreased the number of people attending an event involving the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and lives in exile, traveling the world discussing and promoting Tibetan Buddhist principles.
Tibet fell under Chinese control in the 1950s and has been struggling for independence ever since. Tibet is actually formally known as the Tibet Autonomous Region, a province of China where there are constant tensions over sovereignty and governance.
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