Talks could follow Tibetan spiritual leader's use of influence on rioters, premier says
Premier Wen Jiabao has urged the Dalai Lama to use his influence to stop the ongoing violence in Tibet before the central government resumes talks with the Tibetan spiritual leader.
The premier, who is in Laos for the Third Greater Mekong Sub-Region Summit opening in Vientiane today, said 'the door is always open for dialogue with the Dalai Lama provided he gives up his position on independence and recognises Tibet and Taiwan are inseparable parts of Chinese territory'.
He said that the Dalai Lama should use his influence to end the unrest in Tibet.
The premier also appealed to the international community, including media outlets, to adopt an objective viewpoint of the Tibet crisis.
His appeal comes as mainland authorities have come under mounting pressure from the international community to engage the Dalai Lama in resolving the crisis in Tibet or face further backlash in the lead-up to the Beijing Olympics in August.