U.S. Criticizes China

The United States House of Representatives openly criticized the Chinese government for its response to protests in Tibet today. A House resolution calls for China to stop cracking down on peaceful protests, allow news media access to Tibet, and negotiations between the Beijing government and the Dalai Lama. The Senate is currently proposing a similar measure. These measures come after a series of protests around the world towards the Summer Olympic Games to be held in China this year. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it will remain silent on the issue. Congress has urged President Bush to boycott the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games because of the situation in Tibet, and the ongoing issue of China's lack of help in the Darfur region. President Bush is hopeful that continued talks between the Beijing government and the Dalai Lama will produce of peaceful solution to the problem.