China rejects latest U.S. Tibet statements, lodges representations

Source: Xinhua | 03-11-2009 16:29

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BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday said it has lodged solemn representations with the United States over the U.S. latest remarks on Tibet.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu says China  demands the US stop pushing the bill on Tibet.

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