Beijing
\nChina expressed strong opposition on Saturday to a US law signed by President Joe Biden that presses Beijing to resolve a dispute over Tibet\u2019s demands for greater autonomy, vowing to \u201cfirmly defend\u201d its interests.
\nBiden 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\u2019s aspirations on their historical, cultural, religious and linguistic identity.
\nThe law \u201cgrossly interferes in China\u2019s domestic affairs, undermines China\u2019s interests, and sends a severely wrong signal to the \u2018Tibet independence\u2019 forces,\u201d China\u2019s foreign ministry said.
\nAlthough Washington recognises Tibet as a part of China, the law appears to question that position, analysts say.
\nThe US has long supported the rights of the Tibetan people to practice their religion and culture, accusing China of human rights violations in the remote region bordering India.
\n\u201cThe US must not implement the Act,\u201d the China\u2019s ministry said. \u201cIf the US continues down the wrong path, China will take resolute measures to firmly defend its sovereignty, security and development interests.\u201d
\nAttention has focussed on Tibet-China issues as the Dalai Lama, recuperating from a medical procedure, turned 89 last week. The exiled spiritual leader has said he will clarify questions about his succession around his 90th birthday, while China insists it will choose his successor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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