China Cancels Germany Talks Amid Dalai Lama Visit - Reuters
From Reuters:
China has cancelled talks with German officials due to take place on Sunday, when Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to hold a separate meeting with the Dalai Lama, Germany’s Justice Ministry said on Saturday.
A ministry spokeswoman said the Chinese cancelled the talks on the rule of law, due to take place in Munich, for “technical reasons”. German Justice Minister Brigitte Zypries had been due to attend.
China has protested against Merkel’s plans to meet the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, summoning the German ambassador in Beijing earlier this month. [Full Text]
