Download
China said on Wednesday that it hopes Britain will take effective and practical steps to repair relations affected by British Prime Minister David Cameron's meeting with the Dalai Lama in May.
It is Britain instead of China that should assume complete responsibility for the damaged relations, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin told a regular news conference, responding to a question on whether China indefinitely suspended ministerial meetings with Britain to protest the so-called private meeting.
Lord Green, the Trade and Investment minister, and Jeremy Browne, the Foreign Office minister, saw planned meetings with Chinese ministers either cancelled or palmed off on junior officials last month, the Telegraph said on Tuesday.
Green, who was visiting China as the head of a trade mission, was reportedly unable to meet with the Ministry of Commerce or with the National Development and Reform Commission.
In addition, Wu Bangguo, who chairs the standing committee of the National People's Congress, China's legislature, called off a planned trip to Britain in May, and it is unclear whether Cameron can make a planned trip to Beijing at the end of the year, according to the Guardian.
"China has voiced strong indignation and stern objection to it. Despite China's repeated objection, the British side insisted on meeting with the Dalai Lama," said Liu, urging London to stop indulging the "Tibet independence" forces.
China demands that the British side seriously address China's stern stance, clear up the negative effects of the meeting and bring China-Britain relations back to the healthy track with effective and practical moves, he said.
The Telegraph quoted a British Foreign Office spokesman as saying: "This is disappointing as we believe that it damages both Chinese and British interests. We strongly believe it is in the interests of both countries to manage our differences sensibly and cooperate as much as possible."
The Dalai Lama is due to return to Britain on Thursday for a 10-day, pre-Olympic tour to various British cities, and how the trip unfolds could have a significant effect on Sino-British relations, sources in Beijing told the newspaper.
The Foreign Ministry said earlier that the meeting has grossly interfered in China's internal affairs, hurt the feelings of Chinese people and sent false signals to the "Tibet independence" forces led by the Dalai Lama - "a political exile who has long been engaged in anti-China secessionist activities in the name of religion".
About the broadcaster:
Lee Hannon is Chief Editor at China Daily with 15-years experience in print and broadcast journalism. Born in England, Lee has traveled extensively around the world as a journalist including four years as a senior editor in Los Angeles. He now lives in Beijing and is happy to move to China and join the China Daily team.
体坛英语资讯:Mourinho accepts difficulty of beating Barcelona to title
体坛英语资讯:Football legend Di Stefano leaves hospital
体坛英语资讯:Barcelona places faith in youth team
体坛英语资讯:I just want one more cookie: Kobe
体坛英语资讯:South African soccer star relaxed about overseas offer
体坛英语资讯:Zvonareva reaches second round of WTA San Diego Open
体坛英语资讯:African athletics body says Kenya will host major event in 2011
体坛英语资讯:Injury forces Venus out of Cincinnati Open
体坛英语资讯:Kenyan fans cheer Cheruiyot to Africas 5000m victory
体坛英语资讯:Paul to stay with Hornets
体坛英语资讯:Raul in tears at Real Madrid exit
体坛英语资讯:Aguero commits future to Atletico Madrid
体坛英语资讯:South Africas four soccer teams ready for Charity Cup battle
体坛英语资讯:Brazilian volleyball team to play four-team tournament in Poland
体坛英语资讯:Mexican swimmer stripped of six medals over doping
体坛英语资讯:FIFA inspects Australia for World Cup bid
体坛英语资讯:I will be focused on playing for Arsenal: Fabregas
体坛英语资讯:Maradona to analyze continuity at Argentinas charge
体坛英语资讯:Italian, Dutch win open water gold at European swimming championship
体坛英语资讯:Palmeiras remains interested in Ronaldinho Gaucho
体坛英语资讯:Greece win open water team gold at European Swimming Championship
体坛英语资讯:Former NBA player Wright shot to death
体坛英语资讯:Maradona dropped as Argentina coach
体坛英语资讯:Russian Olympic champion Kaniskina walks to gold in Barcelona
体坛英语资讯:Puyol promises two more years of international soccer
体坛英语资讯:Bubba Watson shines in Ohio as Tiger Woods flounders
体坛英语资讯:French Open winner Schiavone eliminated at WTA Istanbul
体坛英语资讯:Chinese ace Li Na reaches second round at Danish Open
体坛英语资讯:Russian Pavlyuchenkova wins WTA Istanbul Cup
体坛英语资讯:Fabregas will stay at Arsenal, says Wenger
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |