NEW : Chinese Premier says Lhasa 's response to the protests was restrained . NEW : Premier called Dalai Lama claim of `` cultural genocide '' of his people lies . In a news conference in Beijing on Monday , Champa Phuntsok blamed the violence on `` a small group of separatists and criminals '' who take their lead from exiled followers of Tibet 's spiritual leader , the Dalai Lama . Streets of China quiet but heavy security , witnesses say . China urges Chinese restraint ; talks with Dalai Lama 's .
NEW : Chinese Premier says Lhasa 's response to the protests was restrained . NEW : Premier called Dalai Lama claim of `` cultural genocide '' of his people lies . Streets of China quiet but heavy security , witnesses say . China urges Chinese restraint ; talks with Dalai Lama 's .