China rebuffed a US law signed by President Joe Biden on Saturday that urged Beijing to solve its dispute over Tibet’s needs for more autonomy and pledged to “firmly support” its interests.
Biden signed into law on Friday the Tibet dispute act, which seeks to push Beijing to hold talks with Tibetan leaders, stalled since 2010, to secure a negotiated agreement on the Himalayan region and spur China to address the Tibetan people’s aspirations on their historical, cultural, religious and linguistic identity.
The rules “grossly interferes in China’s domestic affairs, affects China’s interests, and sends a seriously bad sign to the’ Tibet freedom ‘ forces”, China’s overseas department said.
Although Tibet is acknowledged as a member of China by Washington, researchers claim that the law makes some claims. The US has long defended the Tibetan people’s right to practice their religion and culture, while accusing China of violating them in the rural area that borders India.
” The US has not adopt the Act”, the China’s government said. ” If the US continues down the wrong path, China may take resolute actions to strongly support its sovereignty, safety and development passions”.
Interest has focussed on Tibet-China problems as the Dalai Lama, recuperating from a medical treatment, turned 89 next year. China insists it will choose his successor, while the exiled spiritual president has stated he will answer questions about his inheritance around his 90th birthday.
