Chinese media slams Dalai Lama's call for talks with IS

September 16, 2016 20:30

The Dalai Lama's call for talks with the Islamic State terror group to end the violence has evoked strong criticism from Chinese media which said the "shocking" suggestion provides a good chance for the monk's supporters in the West to see his "true colours".

"The Dalai Lama's recent terrorist-sympathising remarks have again shocked the world, and provided for those in the West who used to exchange backing him for selfish political gains a chance to see the monk's true colours," a commentary in state-run Xinhua news agency said.

While traveling in France, the Tibetan spiritual leader had mooted talks with Islamic State extremists, saying talks are "the only way" to end bloodshed in Syria and Iraq.

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