China slams British PM's Dalai Lama meeting

May 15 2012 11:50:26

China slams British PM's Dalai Lama meeting

BEIJING - Agence France-Presse

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China said Tuesday the British Prime Minister's meeting with the Dalai Lama was an "affront to the Chinese people", and launched "solemn representations" in London and with the British embassy in Beijing.

The statement from the Chinese foreign ministry came after Tibet's exiled spiritual leader held a private meeting with David Cameron during a visit to London to receive one of the world's most lucrative prizes.

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