US lawmakers' visit with Dalai Lama sparks China anger

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A congressional delegation that met with the Dalai Lama this week has sparked anger from China, which also pushed back on recent U.S. legislation urging the country to mend ties with the spiritual leader.

The bipartisan congressional delegation, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday at his residence in Dharamshala, India, The Associated Press (AP) reported. The leader has resided there since fleeing Tibet in 1959.

The AP noted that China does not recognize officials from the Tibetan government who are in exile…



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