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Japan's Warm Welcome for Dalai Lama Irks China - WSJ.com
Dalai Lama said that members of Japan's parliament should go to Tibet to examine the reasons for recent self-immolations there. Two Tibetans died in separate self-immolations Monday, according to news reports, taking to nine the number of people who have set themselves on fire in the past week to protest Chinese rule.
Mr. Abe, the leading contender to become Japan's next prime minister and considered a hawk on issues with China, said Japanese lawmakers should play a role in the Tibet situation
Japan has traditionally kept a low profile in relation to the Dalai Lama, whose visits with other world leaders, including U.S. President Barack Obama, has brought condemnations from Beijing. While the Dalai Lama is a regular visitor, having last been to Japan in November 2011, he normally holds only private events and doesn't meet with senior officials
Dalai Lama said that members of Japan's parliament should go to Tibet to examine the reasons for recent self-immolations there. Two Tibetans died in separate self-immolations Monday, according to news reports, taking to nine the number of people who have set themselves on fire in the past week to protest Chinese rule.
Mr. Abe, the leading contender to become Japan's next prime minister and considered a hawk on issues with China, said Japanese lawmakers should play a role in the Tibet situation
Japan has traditionally kept a low profile in relation to the Dalai Lama, whose visits with other world leaders, including U.S. President Barack Obama, has brought condemnations from Beijing. While the Dalai Lama is a regular visitor, having last been to Japan in November 2011, he normally holds only private events and doesn't meet with senior officials