No date for Obama 's meeting with the Tibetan spiritual leader has been announced . NEW : Obama to meet Dalai Lama in his capacity as a `` respected religious and cultural leader '' China warns a meeting between the two would `` seriously undermine Sino-U.S. ties '' Beijing accuses the Dalai Lama of advocating for Tibetan independence . The White House says President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to Asia will include meetings with Chinese leaders including China's top leaders.
NEW : Obama to meet Dalai Lama in his capacity as a `` respected religious and cultural leader '' China warns a meeting between the two would `` seriously undermine Sino-U.S. ties '' Beijing accuses the Dalai Lama of advocating for Tibetan independence . The White House says President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to Asia will include meetings with Chinese leaders including China's top leaders.