BEIJING (AP) -- Chinese authorities jittery about protests during the Mount Everest leg of the Olympic torch relay have abruptly reversed a decision to reopen Tibet to foreign tourists.

• "This decision will affect our business； even the Chinese tourism market； a lot；" he said.；中国官方害怕可能会在喜马拉雅山火炬传递中发生示威，因而延长了对西藏国外游客的禁令。