Fri, Apr 02, 2004 - Page 5 News List

Tibet's `nowhere people' want their country freed

UNEASY EXILE Thousands of Tibetan refugees pour into India every year, fleeing an oppressive Chinese regime at home and determined to free their country

REUTERS , MCLEODGANJ, INDIA

"The Dalai Lama has changed his strategy because of circumstances."

The Dalai Lama says he is willing to negotiate with China but the Chinese still remain deeply suspicious.

"My side is always welcome ... I am always ready to meet them. What's their suspicion? Let me know," the Nobel Peace laureate told reporters at his heavily guarded home in McLeodganj, a near spiritual supermarket where you can learn everything from Tibetan cooking to yoga and meditation.

"There should not be any disagreement. But the Chinese accuse me of seeking independence. There's too much suspicion in them. The best way to eliminate suspicion is to meet face to face."

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