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China denies legitimacy of "election" by so-called Tibetan "government-in-exile"

Xinhua, May 3, 2016 Adjust font size:

China on Tuesday reiterated that the so-called Tibetan "government-in-exile" has no legitimacy and its "election" is just "political slapstick."

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei made the remarks in response to the "election" held by the separatist political group in India on April 27.

He added that the so-called "government-in-exile" is not recognized by any country.

As for the claim by the "government-in-exile" that fewer Tibetans-in -exile have gone to India because of hindrance by China's national security department, Hong said "this only reflects the unpopularity of the overseas Tibetan separatist groups." Endi