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"Flip-flop diplomacy" at its best: Barack Obama meets Dalai Lama despite objections from China

U.S. President Barack Obama received the Dalai Lama at the White House Thursday despite objections from China. During the talks, Obama expressed his support for Tibetan rights. China, which regards the Dalai Lama as a separatist, called the meeting a "violation of US policy on Tibet". Although the White House downplayed China's concerns, it organized a low-key meeting in the Map Room avoiding the symbolic power of the Oval Office.

China warns of damage from Obama-Dalai meet

BEIJING — China on Friday urged the United States to call off a meeting between President Barack Obama and exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to prevent further damage to already strained ties.

China says opposes Obama meeting with Dalai Lama

GILLIAN WONG The Washington Post 02/01/2010

Defying China, Dalai Lama visits Indian town near border

Mark Magnier Los Angeles Times 11/09/2009
China says opposes Obama meeting with Dalai Lama

BEIJING -- China warned President Barack Obama on Tuesday not to meet the Dalai Lama, saying any such meeting would harm bilateral relations.

Defying China, Dalai Lama visits Indian town near border

Ignoring Chinese protests, the Dalai Lama traveled Sunday to a remote town in northeastern India near China's Tibetan border where thousands of pilgrims had braved cold weather to catch a glimpse of their spiritual leader.

Dalai Lama honored with human rights award; urges U.S. to address rich-poor issue

The Dalai Lama, accepting a human rights prize from a U.S. foundation Tuesday, chastised the United States for not fully addressing the economic divide between its poorest and richest citizens.

Barack Obama accused of bowing to Beijing with Dalai Lama 'snub'

Barack Obama has been accused of "kowtowing" to China by refusing to meet the Dalai Lama on his trip to Washington this week.

Dalai Lama opens 'peace summit' in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama opened a two-day "peace summit" here Sunday, urging an audience of some 1,200 people to nurture a spirit of "warm-heartedness" to help foster world peace.

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to Discuss Education Reform with the Dalai Lama Next Month in D.C.

United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will join the Dalai Lama, Marian Wright Edelman, and other prominent thinkers in education, neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative studies on stage at Constitution Hall at 2 pm on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Dalai Lama says ready to negotiate with China

Ralph Jennings Reuters India 09/03/2009
Dalai Lama says ready to negotiate with China

The Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader branded by Beijing as a separatist, said on Thursday he was ready to negotiate with China on issues concerning his homeland but wanted to see a "green light."

Dalai Lama in Taipei as nephew says 'gag order' imposed

TAIPEI — The Dalai Lama arrived Wednesday in Taiwan's capital Taipei, as his nephew said the island's government had put a "gag order" on Tibet's exiled religious leader due to fears over China's reaction.


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