NEW : `` This action seriously interfered with China 's internal affairs , '' spokesman says . Obama pushes for 'direct dialogue ' between Dalai Lama , Chinese . Chinese officials view the religious leader as a separatist . U.S. does not support independence for Tibet , White House says . Comment:
NEW : `` This action seriously interfered with China 's internal affairs , '' spokesman says . Obama pushes for 'direct dialogue ' between Dalai Lama , Chinese . U.S. does not support independence for Tibet , White House says . Comment: