Beijing views the Dalai Lama as a dangerous separatist, and the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader has not visited the Chinese-claimed, democratic island of Taiwan since 2009.
Taiwan's foreign ministry has said it would welcome a visit by exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, a trip that could infuriate Beijing, which views him as a dangerous separatist.Taiwan has not received an application for the Dalai Lama to travel to the islandThe Dalai Lama has not visited the Chinese-claimed, democratic island since 2009, or under the administration of incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen, who first took office in 2016.
In a birthday message via video link to supporters in Taiwan on Sunday , the Dalai Lama said he would like to visit again. "As the political scenario changes, it may be that I'll be able to visit you in Taiwan again. I hope so. Whatever happens I'll remain with you in spirit," he said on his website.Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Joanne Ou said the Government had not yet received an application for the Dalai Lama to travel to the island but would handle it under "relevant rules" if one came.
"We will, in accordance with the principle of mutual respect and at a time of convenience for both sides, welcome the Dalai Lama to come to Taiwan again to propagate Buddhist teachings," Ms Ou said.
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