Brussels, 22/09/2004 (Agence Europe) - In a statement by the Dutch Presidency, the European Union has welcomed the visit to China by representatives of the Dalai Lama. This is the third time that such a visit has been arranged since contacts were re-established in September 2002, the Presidency points out. The declaration continues:
"The EU wishes this visit every success, and hopes that it will encourage the opening of genuine direct dialogue between Beijing and the representatives of the...