Spokesman : ` ` Not in South Africa 's interest for him ( Dalai Lama ) to attend '' The event had the blessing of the Nobel Committee . China says it is worried focus will switch away from this week World Cup . It added South Africa has gained much from its trading relationship with China . Fellow laureate Dalai Lama said he would boycott the conference .
Spokesman : ` ` Not in South Africa 's interest for him ( Dalai Lama ) to attend '' China says it is worried focus will switch away from this week World Cup . It added South Africa has gained much from its trading relationship with China . Fellow laureate Dalai Lama said he would boycott the conference .