Dalai Lama, Enemy Of China
Oarabile Mosikare | Wednesday July 19, 2017 13:55
This is according to the Chinese Embassy in Gaborone’s press release in which the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang pronounced Beijing’s position. “China’s stance is clear. We hope relevant country can see clear the nature of Dalai, faithfully respect China’s core concern and make correct decision on the relevant issue,” Geng said.
He was asked about China’s response to Dalai Lama’s visit to Gaborone and his scheduled meeting with Khama. Geng was also asked how the visit would affect China’s investments in Botswana.
“The 14th Dalai is a political exile who has long been engaged in anti-China separatist activities under the cloak of religion with the attempt to split Tibet from China. China is firmly opposed to Dalai’s trip to any country for activities aimed at splitting China in any capacity or name, and contact with any official in any form in any country.”
This trip is likely to anger China, Africa’s largest trade partner. The Tibetan spiritual leader, who lives in exile in India, is due to make a public address at the three-day ‘Mind and Life Dialogue’ conference in Gaborone on August 19. The Dalai Lama says he seeks more autonomy for Tibet.