Independent view

The letter by Ellis Thorpe (21 October) rightly raises the issue of China’s record on Tibet.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Oct 2013, 01:00 BST

First Minister Alex Salmond refused to meet the Dalai Lama, whose request for some autonomy rather than independence for Tibet is resolutely opposed by the Chinese government.

In contrast, Prime Minister David Cameron did meet the Dalai Lama, and agreed to a referendum on Scottish independence on the basis of mutual respect.

David Hannay

Cuddyfield

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