China Denounces Czech President’s Meeting with Dalai Lama

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Czech President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in India on July 27, drawing global attention

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China’s embassy in Prague declared it “resolutely opposed” to the meeting

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Beijing urged the Czech Republic to honor its commitment to the One‑China principle

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China condemned any official contact with the Dalai Lama, labeling him part of a separatist “clique”

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China demanded Prague take swift action to counter any perceived diplomatic fallout

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China warned that the meeting could embolden “Tibetan independence” separatist movements

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The Dalai Lama has lived in India since fleeing Tibet after a failed 1959 uprising

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Experts note the Dalai Lama’s presence in India gives New Delhi diplomatic leverage against China

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