Maria Otero: “Promote a substantive, results-oriented dialogue between the Chinese Government and the Dalai Lama or his…”

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.

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

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.

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