Beijing concerned over Dalai Lama border visit

Trip to disputed area could cause 'severe damage' to India relations

China has formally expressed serious concern to India regarding the Dalai Lama's planned visit to disputed areas along the China-India border, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday, cautioning the "severe damage" it could do to bilateral ties.

Indian media reported that the so-called Arunachal Pradesh government, which is illegal, has invited the Dalai Lama to visit the eastern section of the China-India border in March.