Beijing, Nov 5 (IANS): China Monday objected to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's visit to Japan, Xinhua reported.
Speaking during a regular press briefing, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said China strongly opposes all forms of support from any country or any individual for the Dalai Lama's separatist activities.
"The Dalai Lama is merely a political exile who has long been engaged in activities to split China under the disguise of religion," Hong Lei said in response to a question regarding the Dalai Lama's 10-day trip to Japan, which commenced Sunday.
Hong said the Dalai Lama's international activities aim at colluding with international anti-China separatist forces to undermine relations between China and other countries so as to split the nation.
China has lodged a representation with Japan in this regard, the spokesperson added.