NEW : `` This action seriously interfered with China 's internal affairs , '' spokesman says . Obama pushes for 'direct dialogue ' between Lama , Chinese . U.S. does not support independence for Tibet , Capitol Hill says . Dalal Dalai Lama is visiting U.S. lawmakers in Washington on an Sunday trip .
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 . Dalal Lama is visiting U.S. lawmakers in Washington on an 11-day trip .