China says no progress made at Tibet talks

[Coventina]

Source: Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) — China blamed the Dalai Lama and his envoys Monday for the failure to make progress during recent talks, saying the Tibetan leader's calls for greater autonomy masked his desire for the Himalayan region's independence.

Zhu Weiqun, a high-ranking official from the central government's department in charge of the discussions, called the question of sovereignty "the most fundamental issue."

"We will never make a concession," Zhu, a vice minister of the United Front Work Department, told reporters at a news conference. "They still use this trick to talk in a roundabout way with the central authorities, which shows that they lack sincerity."

"Our contacts and talks failed to make progress and they should assume full responsibility for it," Zhu said. He also dismissed a memo presented by the Dalai Lama's envoys that called for autonomy, saying it was an attempt to undermine Beijing's authority in the region.



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[ixion]

1. Bejing's authority in the region? That's the point... they have NO authority

they are an occupying force, brutally oppressing the a sovereign nation.

[David__77]

2. That is not the Dalai Lama's position.

He recognizes China's sovereignty in Tibet.

[customerserviceguy]

3. Well, the Olympics are over

so, we should expect that China has an incentive to work and play well with others anymore.

If I was on Taiwan or in Tibet, I'd be somewhat freaked out right now.

[onehandle]

4. Maybe if we stopped sucking at China's teat?

Mr. President-Elect?