Sarkozy's 'European value' excuse not accepted

China does not accept French President Nicolas Sarkozy's use of "European values" as an excuse to justify his meeting with the Dalai Lama.

Sarkozy is "misusing the values as an excuse for his action that has hurt the fundamental interest" of China and its people, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said yesterday.

"France is a great nation and I believe French values are not aimed at hurting the interests of others," he said.