a) notes that China has announced the selection of a new Panchen Lama in an attempt to overrule the Dalai Lama's choice of five months ago;

b) expresses:

1) dismay that China's actions represent a further erosion of the international principle of freedom of religion;

11) expresses support for the candidate recognised by His Holiness the Dalai lama as being the only legitimate Panchen Lama; and

c) urges China to respect the wishes of the Tibetan people by supporting the Panchen Lama as recognised by the Dalai Lama response

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