China is, without exception, against the Dalai Lama's activities in the international arena, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.

China also opposes contact between political figures, official representatives of relevant countries and the Dalai Lama under any form or excuse, said the spokesman Liu Weimin at a regular press briefing.

Liu made the remarks when asked to comment on the Dalai Lama's so-called "non-political" visit to Britain in June.

The Dalai Lama has never simply been a "religious person," but the general head of a political bloc which is organized with guiding principles and has carried out separatist activities against China, Liu said.

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