Not that the people at Foreign Policy read
my op-ed on Obama blowing off meeting with the Dalai Lama,but they do have a response to my column: "
get real". Wen Liao writes:
in the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, and given China's vastly increased importance to global economic stability, the Obama administration must recognize China's enlarged role in international decision-making. Antagonizing China's government over Tibet is no way to get it to act responsibly, whether on economic issues or on climate change. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton signaled her recognition of this reality earlier this year when, on her first visit to China, she deliberately avoided the issue of human rights in Tibet.
And, you know what Liao recommends that the Dalai Lama do?
If the Dalai Lama is to be taken seriously by China as a negotiating partner, in fact, he must emulate President Obama and learn realpolitik.
Aaw, thanks for the advice!
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