CHINA, DALAI LAMA TO TALK

Big question mark here: In a surprising move, China has agreed to meet with the Dalai Lama to discuss the violence currently in Tibet. China has long considered the DL to be a dangerous enemy. International pressure on China seems to be making a dent... Maybe. There are reports tonight of China tightening its grip in Tibet, with heightened violence and arrests. LONDON: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown told MPs on Wednesday that he spoke to Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and was informed that the Chinese government was “prepared to enter into dialogue with the Dalai Lama” in the light of the spiritual leader’s statement that he did not support total independence for Tibet and that he renounced violence. MORE at The Hindu newspaper... The BBC is reporting that the "Dalai Lama urges world leaders to press for dialogue on Tibet as the UK says China may be open to talks." MORE: Dalai Lama urges Tibet dialogue...