China slams US Special Coordinator Uzra Zeya’s assembly with Dalai Lama

China on Thursday sharply criticised US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya’s assembly with the Dalai Lama and her go to to Dharamshala, saying it violated Washington’s dedication that Tibet is a part of China and it doesn’t assist Tibetan separatists.

Zeya met the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday and mentioned the wealthy traditions of freedom and democracy within the United States and India.

The Tibetan government-in-exile, in a press assertion, mentioned that through the temporary viewers, Zeya expressed US President Joe Biden and the American folks’s greetings to the Dalai Lama.

Zeya, who was on a two-day go to to Dharamshala—house of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile—additionally expressed the gratitude of the world for the messages of peace that the Dalai Lama espouses.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticised Zeya’s go to, calling it an interference in China’s inner affairs.

“Tibet is part of China and Tibetan religious affairs are China’s internal affairs,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian advised a media briefing when requested concerning the Indian-origin senior US diplomat’s assembly with the 86-year-old high Tibetan Buddhist chief.

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The US’ appointment of a Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues is an interference in China’s inner affairs, he mentioned, including China firmly objects to it and has by no means recognised it.

“The US should earnestly abide by its commitment that Tibet is a part of China and not support Tibet’s independence,” Zhao mentioned.

“It should not provide any support for separatist activities by the anti-China Dalai clique. China will continue to take measures firmly to defend its sovereignty, security, and development interests,” he mentioned.

On Wednesday, Zeya visited the Central Tibetan Administration and held discussions with its management. She additionally visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, and the Tibet Museum, and met with members of the Tibetan civil society.

“I would like to say that the so-called Tibetan government in exile is an out-and-out separatist political group. It is a grave violation of China’s Constitution and law,” Zhao mentioned.

“It is illegal and is not recognised by any country in the world. The 14th Dalai is a political exile disguised as a religious person and engages in anti-China separatist activities and attempts to split Tibet from China,” he mentioned.

The Dalai Lama has been residing in India ever since he fled Tibet in 1959 following a Chinese invasion of Tibet. The Tibetan government-in-exile operates from Dharamsala. Over 1,60,000 Tibetans dwell in India.

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