Why is China so Furious about Dalai Lama Visit to AMerica.?

Question

I saw it on the news.

Answer 1

I thought the guy lived here. China isn't unhappy with a visit, they are unhappy that we are awarding a dissident.

Answer 2

Catholic Crusader - Ennoae explains it perfectly. The Dalai Lama is an advocate of peace and compassion.




BEIJING, Oct. 16 — Chinese officials warned the United States not to honor the Dalai Lama, saying a planned award ceremony for the Tibetan spiritual leader would have “an extremely serious impact” on relations between the countries.

Speaking at a Foreign Ministry briefing and on the sidelines of the Communist Party’s ongoing 17th National Congress, the officials condemned the Dalai Lama as a resolute separatist and said foreign leaders must stop encouraging his “splittist” mission.

“Such a person who basely splits his motherland and doesn’t even love his motherland has been welcomed by some countries and has even been receiving this or that award,” Tibet’s Communist Party boss, Zhang Qingli, told reporters during the congress.

In recent months, China has stepped up its attacks on the Dalai Lama even though Chinese officials and envoys from the Tibetan leader have engaged in a on-and-off dialogue over terms of reconciliation.

While Beijing says it is willing to allow the Dalai Lama to return to China if he promises to respect Chinese sovereignty over Tibet, they have dismissed his efforts to work for a “middle way” that gives Tibet a higher measure of autonomy under continued Chinese rule.



The Dalai Lama once said, "Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."
He would certainly know.
The leader of Tibetan Buddhism, Tenzin Gyatso was only five years old when he was installed as the 14th Dalai Lama in 1940.
Almost twenty years later, he supported Tibet in a fight against Chinese rule.
Forced to flee, the Dalai Lama has lived in exile in Dharamsala since then.
Today he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the Capitol in Washington, DC.


Quote

"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." — Dalai Lama

Answer 3

China has been occupying Tibet since 1951. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of Tibet (along with the Panchen Lama (who is currently missing)). Acknowledging the Dalai Lama with a state visit is akin to showing support to Tibetan independence, which upsets China. That's the short answer.

Answer 4

The Dalai Lama is an advocate of peace and compassion.
His goal is enlightenment and development of awareness.
So the World system hates him and all like him.
Many Christians, Communists, and Islamic hate him especially since they consider him "no big deal" yet he never goes away.
His one political motivation is the liberation of Tibet from China. An unjust occupation with many human rights violations. Like Gandhi he will not shut up for love of humanity.
I love this man. In him I sense divine love.

Answer 5

The Dalai lama wants China out of Tibet. It's a longstanding fight. China is probably worried he could get support from the US.

Answer 6

China occupies Tibet, and does not want the rightful leader of Tibet recognized by the US.

Answer 7

He is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhists, and the Tibetan culture regards him as their political leader as well. This doesn't go over well with the Chinese government, which has controlled Tibet for over 100 years.

Answer 8

What is it with everyone and this no-shoe-wearing Dalai Lama ? What is he to us? What does he do? He's a nobody. I don't give a rats as$ about what some gomer on some mountain top says

Answer 9

It's the same as if the Ayatolla were to visit England.

Answer 10

its a political game dear.
Tibet/china/china/Tibet/freedom/Tibet/America/Tibet/military base/America/china/sovereignty/export/America/democracy/china/communist/china/
understand?
sorry!