Q: French Foreign Minister Kouchner said on March 25 that the Chinese Government's "suppression"  against Tibet was intolerable. French State Secretary Yade of foreign affairs and human rights said that she would not hesitate to meet with Dalai if he visited France. How do you comment on that?

A: The Lhasa incident is a separatist act of violence carefully planned and deliberately provoked by the Dalai clique. The Chinese Government took measures according to law and has restored social stability in Lhasa and other areas. Any country upholding objectiveness and justice will understand and support the lawful and necessary measures taken by China to safeguard social stability and protect the safety of its people and their properties. In fact, governme