FM: Riots in Lhasa plotted by Dalai clique

Source: CCTV.com | 03-26-2008 08:42

China's Foreign Ministry said the recent riots in Lhasa and other ethnic Tibetan areas were plotted and incited by the Dalai clique.

Spokesman Qin Gang says the riots were aimed at undermining China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, disrupting social stability. Qin says the door always remains open for dialogue if the Dalai Lama gives up his secessionist position and completely stops secessionist activities.

Netizens slam German media for distorted coverage of Tibet riots

Scorching comments from netizens have flooded the website of a German television channel, which admitted it used a picture of baton-wielding Nepalese police clashing with Tibetan protesters in Kathmandu to report riots in Tibet.

Commentary: Biased media reports reveal credibility crisis

Punch in Rediff.com, India's leading portal, and a Tibetan woman can be seen elaborating on the Lhasa riot in Mandarin, regrettably a language understood by about 20 percent of the world's population.

Chinese Tibetologist denounces "media hype" on Tibet population

A prominent Tibetologist on Wednesday denounced what he termed media hype regarding population movements to Tibet, saying that Tibetans remained the majority in China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Foreign party leaders, government officials support China´s handling of Lhasa riots

Some leaders of political parties and high government officials in other countries have voiced support for the Chinese government in its handling of the recent riots in Lhasa, capital city of China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Editor:Zhang Ning