
China is firmly opposed to any meeting between any country's leader and the Dalai Lama "in any form," a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
"We strongly oppose any country interfering in China's internal affairs in the name of issues regarding Tibet," Hong Lei told a press briefing.
His comments came in response to a question regarding a possible meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama at a Feb. 5 "prayer breakfast."
"Issues regarding Tibet concern China's core interests and national sentiments," according to Hong.
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"We urge the United States to stick to its commitments on issues regarding Tibet, and properly settle related issue with the overall interests of China-U.S. relations in mind," he said.