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Biden signed into law on Friday the Tibet dispute act, which
seeks to push Beijing to hold talks with Tibetan leaders,
stalled since 2010, to secure a negotiated agreement on the
Himalayan region and spur China to address the Tibetan people's
aspirations on their historical, cultural, religious and
linguistic identity.
The law "grossly interferes in China's domestic affairs,
undermines China's interests, and sends a severely wrong signal
to the 'Tibet independence' forces," China's foreign ministry
said.
Although Washington recognises Tibet as a part of China, the law
appears to question that position, analysts say. The U.S. has
long supported the rights of the Tibetan people to practice
their religion and culture, accusing China of human rights
violations in the remote region bordering India.
"The U.S. must not implement the Act," the China's ministry
said. "If the U.S. continues down the wrong path, China will
take resolute measures to firmly defend its sovereignty,
security and development interests."
Attention has focused on Tibet-China issues as the Dalai Lama,
recuperating from a medical procedure, turned 89 last week. The
exiled spiritual leader has said he will clarify questions about
his succession around his 90th birthday, while China insists it
will choose his successor.
(Reporting by Beijing Newsroom; Editing by William Mallard)
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