China 'ready for talks with Dalai Lama'

News Type: Event — Seeded on Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:33 AM EDT

Article Source: The Times

world-news, china, gordon-brown, dalai-lama, wen-jiabao, tibet-protests

Mr Brown took the Commons by surprise when he informed MPs that Wen Jiabao, the Chinese Prime Minister, had told him in a telephone conversation yesterday that he was ready to enter into a dialogue with the Dalai Lama, provided that he did not support the total independence of Tibet and that he renounced violence.

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Mridul Chadha

Dalai lama has already said that he only wants autonomy for Tibet and i believe that he is not behind the any violence in Tibet or elsewhere. I read an article this morning which said that the young Tibetans in India are taking to violence since they are frustrated with China's attitude however the elderly tell them not to be violent. There is a great urgency, the young Tibetans feel it's "now or never".

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3 votes

#1 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:39 AM EDT

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sirensongs

That's exactly right, as a long-term Dalai Lama watcher I can say confidently he has advocated Tibetan cultural autonomy *within* China for years - the "middle way" approach that many younger Tibetans disagree with - and has always been completely committed to nonviolence.

So what are they waiting for?

Just make sure the talks are held in Delhi. ...not Beijing. His life is still in too much danger.

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4 votes

#2 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:56 AM EDT

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Steven P.

Whatever you do, don't trust the Chinese in any way. It is crystal clear what they are doing. The lightening pace in which they have altered the social lanscape in favor of the Han Chinese is devastating to the Tibetans.

No less than a full-court press is needed against the Chinese to reverse the cultural genocide they are attempted to pull off.

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2 votes

#3 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:56 AM EDT

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Mridul Chadha

I agree with Steven, it will be foolish to trust the Chinese. I don't think they are much serious about holding any kind of talks. The only reason the Chinese PM gave this statement is that many EU countries are thinking about boycotting major ceremonies during the Olympics. There's a very remote chance that China would hold talks before the Olympics and once the Olympics are over China would again flex its muscle.

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2 votes

#3.1 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:05 AM EDT

{"commentId":1599901,"authorDomain":"raatkiraani"}

Raat ki Raani

This is an encouraging sign if the report reflects reality. The Dalai Lama has always totally renounced violence so at least that bit is easy to deal with. Tibetans have also always claimed autonomy - the onus is on China to come up with an answer other than 'no way'.

I think the protesters have timed this right. The Olympics is to important to China - I cannot see anyway that it can avoid having to address its achiles heel in Tibet for once and for all. And I don't think it will be another Tianamen Square either (not quite that bad). Also don't agree with an Olympic boycott. Certainly not from the sports angle - the event must continue - that is one way of ensuring that the Tibet issue is faced head on.

Mridul - I am gathering all related news items on Tibet in an article on my column. Will add a link to this there. Thanks for your greetings yesterday.

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3 votes

#4 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:33 AM EDT

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Mridul Chadha

Yes the signs are encouraging, the movement hasn't been so strong for many decades. The world community is certainly looking towards China expecting some steps towards solving this problem. I agree that boycotting the Olympics won't be a nice thing do. However, i support some symbolic protests like the one EU is discussing about.

Looking forward to your article. Hope you had a nice day :)

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4 votes

#4.1 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:34 AM EDT

{"commentId":1600086,"authorDomain":"raatkiraani"}

Raat ki Raani

Thanks.

I wrote the article 2 days ago: Unrest in Tibet. What's your take?

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3 votes

#4.2 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:39 AM EDT

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Mridul Chadha

Oh yeah i read that but by the time i saw it there already were about 25-30 comments so couldn't find the place to fit in :) I read most of the comments, great discussion.

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4 votes

#4.3 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:57 AM EDT

{"commentId":1602890,"authorDomain":"backroadsbubba"}

backroads

I agree about the location of such a meeting. Neutral and safe territory.

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2 votes

#5 - Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:33 PM EDT

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sirensongs

Really! Delhi or maybe even Brussels or Geneva.

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3 votes

#5.1 - Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:45 AM EDT

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