China’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, should "absolutely correct" his political views as a condition for resuming contact with the central government of China. Official talks between China and the Dalai Lama, who fled to India in 1959 after a failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule, and his representatives have been suspended since 2010.
"Regarding contacts and negotiations between the central government of China and the 14th Dalai Lama, our policy has been consistent and clear," said Lin Jian, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry.
"The key is that the 14th Dalai Lama must fully reflect and correct his political views." Lin said at a regular ministry press conference. The Dalai Lama stepped down in 2011 as the political leader of the exiled Tibetan government, which Beijing does not recognize and considers a violation of China’s constitution. But China continues to question any interaction it has with officials from other countries, including former US presidents, even though the Dalai Lama says he does not seek independence for Tibet. The 88-year-old, who China sees as a dangerous separatist in monk’s robes, remains the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. Also read: US lawmakers to meet Dalai Lama in India next week US lawmakers are currently calling on President Joe Biden to sign a bill aimed at pressuring China to secure a peace deal on Tibet. A group of US lawmakers who met the Dalai Lama in India on Wednesday said they would not allow China to influence the choice of his successor. While Washington recognizes Tibet as part of China, the bill appears to challenge that position, analysts say. Beijing has rejected the Resolve Tibet Act, saying Tibet is part of China and does not rule out any intervention by outside powers.
"We urge the United States to fully recognize the importance and sensitivity of Tibet-related issues and sincerely respect China’s core interests," Lin said.
"We should keep our commitment on the issue of obstacles, refrain from any form of contact with the Dalai clique and stop sending wrong messages to the outside world."
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