Senior US Officials Meet Dalai Lama in New York, Prompting Chinese Protests

The meeting reaffirms US support for Tibetan human rights and cultural heritage amidst ongoing tensions with China.

US officials Uzra Zeya and Kelly Razzouk met the Dalai Lama, emphasizing support for Tibetan rights.
China strongly opposes any country allowing the Dalai Lama to visit or engage in political activities.
The Dalai Lama, in the US for medical treatment, had not visited the country since 2017.
Dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama's representatives has been stalled since 2010.
The meeting comes as Biden seeks to stabilize US-China relations ahead of the 2024 presidential election.