Tibet's spiritual leader has consistently insisted that he only wants a high degree of autonomy for Tibet under Chinese rule. But his 'middle way' policy -- espousing non-violence and autonomy -- has made him under attack from younger, more radical exiled Tibetans.
The Tibetan government-in-exile too dismissed Beijing's accusations.
Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Samdhong Rinpoche alleged the situation in Lhasa deteriorated as authorities there tried to suppress the peaceful demonstration of Tibetan monks on March 10.
"We are committed to resolve the Tibetan issue even if it took 100 years. Despite current unpleasant happenings, we are for dialogue with China for resolution of the Tibetan issue," he said.
Image: An activist participates in a candlelight vigil against China's violent suppression of dissent in Tibet in Seoul.
Photograph: Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images
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