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    Defying China, Dalai Lama visits Indian town near Tibetan border
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    China's reaction this time has made it into a bigger deal than it otherwise would be, he said. "The Dalai Lama's best advertising agency is Beijing" Kranti said. Tawang is significant politically and religiously. Full Article at Los Angeles Times
    The Dalai Lama's best advertising agency is Beijing
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
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Defying China, Dalai Lama visits Indian town near Tibetan border
  1. In actual substance, I see no development ... But the atmospherics are certainly undesirable. It shows an edginess has crept into the bilateral relationship.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
  2. He is always involved in activities that undermine the relations between China and other countries as well as ethnic separatist activities
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
  3. Neither side can afford this ... China is aspiring to a global role, expanding rapidly and sees Asia as an extension of its bailiwick. Similarly with India, we have enough on our plate without trying to pick quarrels.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
  4. By saying he's got every right to go and is an honored guest, India is sending a message to China, standing up a bit more to Chinese hegemony
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
  5. The Dalai Lama is a liar.
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago

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