During the closed-door visit at the White House , Obama stressed the U.S. policy that `` Tibet is a part of the People 's Republic of China and the United States does not support independence for Tibet , '' the White House said . China : ` ` This action seriously interfered with China 's internal affairs , '' Obama says . Obama calls for ' direct dialogue ' between Dalai Lama , Tibet . U.S. does not support independence for Tibet , White House says . The Lama is visiting U.S. lawmakers in Washington on an 11-day trip .
China : ` ` This action seriously interfered with China 's internal affairs , '' Obama says . Obama calls for ' direct dialogue ' between Dalai Lama , Tibet . U.S. does not support independence for Tibet , White House says . The Lama is visiting U.S. lawmakers in Washington on an 11-day trip .