Botswana's President Ian Khama Stands Up to China's Intimidation

Botswana President Ian Khama's response to China's intimidation has sparked a row between the two countries. The Dalai Lama was set to visit Botswana amidst calls from China not to grant entry to the Tibetan leader. Botswana's responded by saying it won't be dictated on who to grant or deny visas by anyone.

Prior to the scheduled Dalai Lama's visit to Botswana, a bronze statue was stolen from a temple in Gaborone, Botswana's capital. The Dalai Lama however didn't eventually visit, after cancelling his trip, which would have made it his first visit to Africa. China, the largest trading partner of Botswana and many other African countries objected to the planned Dalai Lama's visit.

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