Bolivariano Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Don't get bullied by China! Australian PM plays down China's Dalai Lama warning ABC Radio Australia[Friday, May 18, 2007 17:17] China has issued a thinly veiled warning to Australian political leaders not to meet the Dalai Lama. [Reuters] Australian Prime Minister John Howard says he won't be influenced by China when he decides whether to meet Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, next month. China has issued a thinly veiled warning to Australian political leaders not to meet the Dalai Lama when he comes to Australia soon for a 10-day visit. Mr Howard says he will meet the Dalai Lama if he can. "I make decisions in relation to what I think is right," he said. "And I know that this country has a good relationship with China, but in relation to who I meet, that is a matter for me. "I don't, in deciding who I will or can meet, I don't seek advice from others, no matter who they might be." China views the Dalai Lama as the leader of a Tibetan independence movement, although he has denied that and says he only wants autonomy for his homeland. In 1959, the Dalai Lama and his followers fled Tibet after a failed uprising against Chinese rule and set up base in northern India. Three decades later he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent opposition to Beijing's presence in Tibet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Unfortunately at this point...his schedule is full hence precluding a likely meeting. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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