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China Condemns Rubio's Dalai Lama Birthday Wishes

7/9/2025

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China's Foreign Ministry took a strong stance against U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's birthday wishes to the Dalai Lama, labeling Tibet-related matters as strictly China's internal affairs. Spokesperson Mao Ning condemned the Dalai Lama as a political exile and urged the U.S. to cease its interference, while Rubio stood firm in his commitment to Tibetan freedoms and cultural heritage.

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China's Foreign Ministry took a strong stance against U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's birthday wishes to the Dalai Lama, labeling Tibet-related matters as strictly China's internal affairs. Spokesperson Mao Ning condemned the Dalai Lama as a political exile and urged the U.S. to cease its interference, while Rubio stood firm in his commitment to Tibetan freedoms and cultural heritage.