China rules out concessions to Dalai Lama

China today ruled out any concessions to the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama but hoped that the just-concluded visit to the country by his envoys would help him make the “correct choice” on the vexed Tibet issue.

China opens Dalai Lama communications lines

China says communication lines with the Dalai Lama are open after visits by envoys of Tibet’s exiled Buddhist spiritual leader, another sign of a thaw in relations that have been deadlocked for a decade.

Dalai Lama seeks more contact with China

The Dalai Lama wants greater contact between his envoys and Chinese authorities to boost relations following the success of recent meetings, the exiled spiritual leader’s representative said on Wednesday.

Update on Tibetan deportees: Nepal, China issue statements

Both Nepal and China have issued strongly-worded statements in defence of their actions regarding the deportation of 18 Tibetans back to Tibet from Kathmandu on Saturday (31 May). The statements may have been provoked by the condemnations