China Threatens France

Do you think a case could be made that China is "splitting" the people of France by putting them in a position of accepting Chinese policy over that of France? Just asking!
China warns President Sarkozy over meeting with Dalai Lama
Phayul, 14/11/08
By Phurbu Thinley, Dharamsala
HH The Dalai Lama with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy
China on Friday warned French president Nicolas Sarkozy that his country risks “hard-earned” gains in ties with Beijing if he meets the Dalai Lama.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said his government resolutely opposes foreign leaders engaging in any form of contact [my bold] with Tibet's exiled leader the Dalai Lama, whom it calls a separatist for advocating self-determination for his homeland.
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