Dalai Lama given future talks' terms

The central government has urged the Dalai Lama to take concrete steps to show he is against views and activities seeking "Tibet independence" before another round of talks with his representatives can be held.

Du Qinglin, head of the United Front Work Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, recently met with two Dalai Lama representatives, Lodi Gyari and Kelsang Gyaltsen.

"The door of dialogue is always open," said Du, who is also the vice-chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee.