We are not China’s colony” says Botswana over a controversial Dalai Lama visit

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Comedy of the Day is even china knows this already Botswana FM already replayed to China when objected,

Here there is no relation Between India and and his visit, But some Ignorant person's can't digest the truth and can't handle the truth making comment about India to satisfy them self,

Common narrative in Chinese media is to blame to USA for any military exercises with India stating the USA has tricked India into Anti-Chinese alliance.

I am guessing they have similar narrative of Dalai Lama/ Botswana being innocent and India being responsible for this.

Donald trump literally dragged them in to NK issue but they won't accept that and will manage with we done and doing this blablablablablabla

I initially thought he was incompetent but by arm twisting China into supporting the sanctions on specifically on something as critical on NK, he did keep the Republican reputation up.

 

[Radio Mirchi]

Et tu Botswana!
No wonder China is trying to pick some one befitting its size in Doklam.

 

[Rollno21]

Et tu Botswana!
No wonder China is trying to pick some one befitting its size in Doklam.

The last one year has been bad diplomatically for China .
Countries have started saying no to China

 

[Guynextdoor2]

now china will give them loans....

 

[Kiss_of_the_Dragon]

o my...Botwsana is going to be doomed now..seems they are not aware of PLA's new super weapons.."stones"....

And they're also aware of PLA flying kick, we dare where coward not.

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

IAmerica took time to catch up and pass Soviets militarily. People forget Soviets had the first satellite, first man in space, had jet fighters before the US and Soviet weaponry, be it small arms or tanks are way better than Shermans and whatever else. Even AK47 continue to be a better weapon than M16, and that was Vietnam.

Well militarily maybe...but remember the US was focused on pulling people out of cramped city apartments and into "their own white picket fenced homes...with a car in every garage, 2.3 kids, and a dog". Meanwhile Stalin and Khrushchev were primarily focused on giving their citizens burn-barrels to keep warm and were figuring out how to take over eastern Europe.

 

[ckf]

Bostwana of all nations?

First issues with India on Doklam
Next bowing down to USA demands on NK issue
Now a new front on diplomatic headache in Africa.

Seems to be a three way screw-up for China.

Wonder if there will be fourth front in SCS and fifth one with Japan

No one really cares except for the western media(CIA induced) constantly ranting. Why does Dalai even want to go to Bostwana? It seems he doesn't care to go. NK and Doklam doesn't change reality that China dominates World trade and with India.

 

[oprih]

RIP to butsawana economy, I guess they really love their savage and primitive way of life lol.

 

[Zsari]

“We are not China’s colony” says Botswana over a controversial Dalai Lama visit
Lynsey Chutel
August 18, 2017

You threatening me? (Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko)


Botswana president wants you to know that he is not intimidated by China. Ian Khama, president of the diamond-rich nation of less than two million people, stood up to the global power over the Dalai Lama’s planned visit to his county this week.

“We are not your colony,” was the money quote of Khama’s account of his diplomatic standoff with China in recent weeks.

The Dalai Lama was set to visit the capital Gaborone for Aug. 17 to 19, as part of what Botswana officials dubbed a “purely private” visit organized by the NGO Mind and Life Institute and the Botho University. Still, Khama was set to meet with the spiritual leader, riling the Chinese.

A defiant exclusive.
“They told me things like the ambassador may be recalled, it would damage relations between Botswana and China that they would as China engage other African states to isolate Botswana,” Khama said in the Aug. 17 edition of the Botswana Guardiannewspaper.

Neither side got to test the other’s resolve after the Dalai Lama cancelled his trip late last week, citing exhaustion and a doctor’s recommendation to avoid long trips.

“So we assume he will make a speedy recovery and once he has recovered, he is of course welcome to come and visit Botswana,” Khama said defiantly. Chinese diplomats had earlier asked Botswana to “earnestly respect China’s core interests and make the correct political decision.”

Despite China’s warnings, Gaborone forged ahead with preparations for His Holiness’ visit. Gabz FM, one of the largest private radio stations in the country, ran regular advertisements for the live broadcast of the dialogue on “spirituality, science and humanity.”

In the Dalai Lama’s absence, the radio station still broadcast the three-day conference. Earlier this month, the Botswana Guardian newspaper published a glowing travel review of tourism to Tibet. The country’s media seems emboldened by the president’s stance that his country will not be bullied, sending the message that Botswana does not need China.

Botswana’s economy has stagnated as global commodity prices have dipped. The country needs to open up to more international investors that are interested in more than its diamonds. In the past, Botswana has benefitted from Chinese infrastructure development, but that usually comes with the recognition of the One China policy, and icing out Tibet. Hosting the Dalia Lama is a diplomatic and economic risk few African countries will dare.

It’s a gamble larger countries like South Africa have been too scared to take. Since Khama is stepping down next year, he won’t have to deal with the fallout of his diplomatic defiance.
https://qz.com/1057123/dalai-lama-cancels-botswana-visit-but-ian-khama-stands-up-to-china/

What does that have to do with being a colony or not. If one cozy up to another's enemy, then expect hostility from the other side. That's the basis of any relationship.

 

[wiseone2]

How does it feel to be less developed, to have to work in worse conditions and earn less, to have less access to electricity and running water, as well as less medical care and be less likely to be literate than monkeys?

Because that comment is exactly what it means. China (reasonable to somewhat reasonable people) may say a lot of things about America, some true some less so, but we would never degrade America, because in doing so, we are degrading ourselves, since we are not better than they are.

If you truly want to say things like this, it's simple, be better. Until then, know your role and shut your mouth.

what matters is happiness in life ? even with a great society and great government a lot of Americans are unhappy.

It helps not to be in abject poverty and in a lawless society. you have a good shot of getting this at least 100 plus countries on this planet.

 

[abc123xyx]

good man , a country of less then two million people standing up tall !

 

[Tshering22]

https://qz.com/1057123/dalai-lama-cancels-botswana-visit-but-ian-khama-stands-up-to-china/
Botswana president wants you to know that he is not intimidated by China. Ian Khama, president of the diamond-rich nation of less than two million people, stood up to the global power over the Dalai Lama’s planned visit to his county this week.

“We are not your colony,” was the money quote of Khama’s account of his diplomatic standoff with China in recent weeks.

The Dalai Lama was set to visit the capital Gaborone for Aug. 17 to 19, as part of what Botswana officials dubbed a “purely private” visit organized by the NGO Mind and Life Institute and the Botho University. Still, Khama was set to meet with the spiritual leader, riling the Chinese.

“They told me things like the ambassador may be recalled, it would damage relations between Botswana and China that they would as China engage other African states to isolate Botswana,” Khama said in the Aug. 17 edition of the Botswana Guardian newspaper.

Neither side got to test the other’s resolve after the Dalai Lama cancelled his trip late last week, citing exhaustion and a doctor’s recommendation to avoid long trips.

“So we assume he will make a speedy recovery and once he has recovered, he is of course welcome to come and visit Botswana,” Khama said defiantly. Chinese diplomats had earlier asked Botswana to “earnestly respect China’s core interests and make the correct political decision.”

Despite China’s warnings, Gaborone forged ahead with preparations for His Holiness’ visit. Gabz FM, one of the largest private radio stations in the country, ran regular advertisements for the live broadcast of the dialogue on “spirituality, science and humanity.”

In the Dalai Lama’s absence, the radio station still broadcast the three-day conference. Earlier this month, the Botswana Guardian newspaper published a glowing travel review of tourism to Tibet. The country’s media seems emboldened by the president’s stance that his country will not be bullied, sending the message that Botswana does not need China.

Botswana’s economy has stagnated as global commodity prices have dipped. The country needs to open up to more international investors that are interested in more than its diamonds. In the past, Botswana has benefitted from Chinese infrastructure development, but that usually comes with the recognition of the One China policy, and icing out Tibet. Hosting the Dalia Lama is a diplomatic and economic risk few African countries will dare.

It’s a gamble larger countries like South Africa have been too scared to take. Since Khama is stepping down next year, he won’t have to deal with the fallout of his diplomatic defiance.
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