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<p>We raised the case of the Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, at the UK-China Human
Rights Dialogue in 2014. The Chinese authorities stated in September 2015 that the
Panchen Lama was "leading a normal life" in China.</p><p>We urge China to
ensure that any restrictions on the Panchen Lama's freedom of movement and communication
are lifted, so that he may select the career, education or religious life of his choosing.
We will continue to support calls by the UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Religion
or Belief for the relevant authorities to facilitate a meeting between the Panchen
Lama and independent international observers.</p>
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