" we suspected there were restrictions on video cameras and satellite telephone but we ' re now told the pre - record radio material on non - political subjects would not be allowed , " commented bbc reporter charles haviland on the subject . this move occurs after an asian was forced off the mountain after being discovered with a buddhist flag . these are not permitted on the tibetan face of the mountain . a nepal official aimed to justify the original regulation . " we are doing this for our friend china , " he commented .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.