Dalia Lama In Taiwan For Humanitarian Visit

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 09/01/2009 - 5:10am

The Dalai Lama is visiting with survivors of last month's typhoon. China has historically claimed sovereignty over Taiwan — despite Taiwan's own democratically-elected government.

John Pomfret of The Washington Post talks with Renee Montagne about China's reactions to the visit, and implications for U.S.-China relations.

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