" we knew there were restriction on video cameras and satellite phones but we ' re now told even pre - taped radio programs on non - political matters would not be tolerated , " commented bbc journalist charles haviland on the news . this moves occurred after an american was ordered off the peak after being discovered with a white flag . these are not permitted on the tibetan side of the mountain . a nepali official aimed to justify the new restriction . " we are doing this for our friend china , " he said .
Charles Haviland is an American citizen.