14 March 2006
China “open” to communications
(Xinhua) The central government of the PRC has maintained regular contact with the Dalai Lama and the door of communication will not be closed in the future, according to Jampa Phuntsog (Chin: Qiangba Punco), chairman of the TAR government. Speaking at the Tenth National People's Congress in Beijing, he said he hoped the Dalai Lama would take stock of the situation and "do things beneficial to the Tibetan people". He said the Dalai Lama has "maintained his independence stance, although he has changed his tactics and called for negotiations". According to Jampa Phuntsog, China's central government has for many years made "great efforts and showed sincerity to facilitate negotiations", but the talks have not achieved results. The responsibility for this totally rests with the Dalai Lama's side, he said.