Friday 23 May 2008

Dalai Lama's Visit to Britain

The Tibet spiritual leader Dalai Lama has a 10 day visit to UK, Prime Minister Gordon Brown welcomed him in the Lambeth Palace instead of Downing Street.

The packed press conference are arguing Gordon Brown's decision is to appease Beijing.


Dalai's pursuit of antonomy

According to BBC news and the Gurdian, Dalai Lama appreciated PM's invitation for his 10 days trip to UK, he expressed his view that persistence for Tibet antonomy rather than independence from China.

He said he agreed with Tibet's governed by Chinese government in terms of foreign affairs and defence, however, other issues such education, environment, religious work should be handled by Tibentans themselves.

He emphazised that Tibet's independance from China is not his concern, is out of question.

Dalai Lama's view towards Beijing Olympics and torch relay

Dalai Lama said from the very beginning, he made his attitude clear that he's fully supporting Beijing Olympics, and he appealled pro-tibetant shouln't disrupt torch relay, since it's part of Olympics, and should be protected and respected.

He also mentioned that he hasn't heard any invitation from Beijing for the August's Olympics. he'll wait for the talk in June with Chinese government, if the talk has a breakthrough and be constructive, he is willing to be in Beijing in August.

Lang dispute between Dailai Lama and central government

While Chinese government condemning Dalai Lama's independence attempt, he accused China's human right abuses.

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