US EditionChina cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama
China views the meeting as support for Tibetan separatism and a violation of sovereignty, leading to a complete diplomatic break with Czech President Petr Pavel, Beijing stated.
- China has suspended all ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama on July 27.
- China views the Dalai Lama as a separatist and has accused Pavel's action of contravening its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- The Dalai Lama has lived in exile since fleeing Chinese rule in Tibet in 1959 and leads a Tibetan diaspora fighting for autonomy.
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China cuts ties with Czech president over Pavel’s birthday visit to Dalai Lama
Beijing has severed ties with Czech President Petr Pavel following his private visit to congratulate the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday last month. The meeting on July 27 “seriously contravenes the political commitment made by the Czech Republic government to the Chinese government, and harms China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian. He added that China “strongly deplores and firmly o…
The Chinese government announced today that it has severed all ties with Czech President Petr Pavel because he recently met with the Dalai Lama.
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China cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama
China says it's suspending all contact with Czech President Petr Pavel. The decision announced Tuesday follows Pavel's meeting with the Dalai Lama on July 27 during a private trip to India.
China Halts Engagement with Czech President Over Dalai Lama Meeting
China has decided to end all engagements with Czech President Petr Pavel following his meeting with the Dalai Lama. Beijing lodged a diplomatic protest with the Czech Republic, claiming Pavel's actions undermine China's sovereignty and violate political commitments between the two countries.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday through a spokesperson that it is "terminating all contacts" with the Czech head of state in connection with the recent meeting between Czech President Petr Pavel and Tibetan supreme leader the Dalai Lama.
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