Chinese Consulate in Sydney voices firm opposition to erroneous remarks by head of so-called ‘Tibetan government-in-exile’

When asked to comment on Penpa Tsering, head of the so-called "Tibetan government-in-exile," who accepted an interview from Australian media, the Consulate-General of China in Sydney stated on Friday that the Chinese side expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to his series of false remarks regarding the issue of the 14th Dalai Lama's reincarnation and his spread of "Tibet independence" lies in an attempt to mislead the public. Such remarks are nothing but sheer nonsense, the consulate added.

The so-called "Tibetan government-in-exile" is a separatist political organization with the agenda of pursuing "Tibet independence." Penpa Tsering, as the head of the illegal organization, makes such visits with the purpose of peddling the proposition of "Tibet independence" and making Xizang affairs an international issue, which in essence are anti-China separatist activities, the consulate said. 

The 14th Dalai Lama is a political exile engaged in separatist activities under the guise of religion. He has absolutely no right to represent the people in Xizang, according to the consulate.

The Chinese government issued Regulations on Religious Affairs and Measures on the Management of the Reincarnation of Living Buddhas, and respects and protects this method of succession. The reincarnation of Living Buddhas including the Dalai Lama must comply with Chinese laws and regulations as well as religious rituals and historical conventions, and follow the process that consists of search and identification in China, lot-drawing from a golden urn, and central government approval, said the consulate.

It also noted that Xizang enjoys a booming economy, stable society, flourishing culture and better life for its people. The human rights conditions in Xizang are better than ever. This is seen by many in the international community.

The consulate urges the involved parties to see clearly the anti-China separatist nature of the Dalai group, avoid sending any wrong signal of supporting "Tibet independence" forces to the public, and refrain from providing any platforms for anti-China and separatist activities or participating any activities of "Tibet independence" forces.