Maria Otero

I think it is really important to recognize that China is making the case that their system works better than a democratic system that is based on a market economy.

Our role is to be at that table and to argue that our system, our democratic values, the values of the United Nations charter are the ones that we must uphold.

to resume substantive, results-oriented dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives to address the underlying grievances of China's Tibetan population.

promote a substantive, results-oriented dialogue between the Chinese Government and the Dalai Lama or his representatives

The U.S. Government believes that the Dalai Lama can be a constructive partner for China, particularly as it deals with the challenges of resolving continuing tensions in Tibetan areas.

His consistent advocacy of nonviolence is an important factor in reaching an eventual lasting solution.