China doesn't want the Dalai Lama visiting Taiwan

[yuiyoshida]

In perhaps the least surprising bit of news this year, China has voiced its opposition to the Dalai Lama visiting Taiwan.

China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Ma Xiaoguang had this to say about His Holiness's potential travel plans:

The intention of some forces in Taiwan to collude with separatists seeking "Tibet independence," and to create disturbances will have a severe impact on relations across the Taiwan Strait.

We firmly oppose the Dalai Lama's visit to Taiwan of any form.

At the regular Beijing press conference, Ma added that the Dalai Lama "wears religious clothes to carry out separatist activities."

And for good measure, Ma also stressed China's firm opposition to "Taiwanese independence."

more...
http://shanghaiist.com/2016/09/14/dalai_lama_taiwan_china.php

PRC warns Taiwan over possible Dalai Lama visit
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2016/09/15/2003655175

[saltpoint]

1. Note to China: Often countries who attempt

to silence certain public figures are the very countries most in need of emulating their example.

Just sayin'.

[DFW]

2. Would they prefer that he visit Lhasa instead?

My bet is no............