US Lawmakers Wary of Progress After Tibet Visit

U.S. lawmakers on a rare congressional visit to Tibet last week had what they call "heated exchanges'' with Chinese officials as they called for Beijing to renew dialogue with exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, one participant said Tuesday. Seven Democrats led by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi made the first visit by U.S. lawmakers to Tibet since anti-government unrest in 2008. The region has largely been off limits to foreign media and diplomats. Rep. Jim...

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