Study : Countries that meet with the Tibetan Lama lose 8.1 percent in exports to China . This is for two years following the meeting with the exiled spiritual leader . The ` ` Dalai Lama Effect '' began in 2008 when President Hu Jintao took office . Only impacts trade if meetings are between a head of state and the Dalai Lama .
Study : Countries that meet with the Dalai Lama lose 8.1 percent in exports to China . Effect lasts for two years following the meeting with the exiled spiritual leader . The `` Dalai Lama Effect '' began in 2002 when President Hu Jintao took office . Only impacts trade if meetings are between a head of state and the Dalai Lama .