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Mainland "resolutely opposes" proposed Dalai Lama's visit to Taiwan

The Chinese mainland said Thursday it "resolutely opposes" the proposed visit of the Dalai Lama to Taiwan "in whatever form and capacity." "The Dalai Lama is not a pure religious figure," said a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Fri, Aug 28 2009

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