Well, it seems that the answer is written within the article itself.
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"We cannot allow focus to shift to China and Tibet," Masebe said, adding that South Africa has gained much from its trading relationship with China.
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There is another similar story that happened recently concerning the Special Olympics writing the Dalai Lama out of their opening ceremonies. I'm not sure how that was resolved.
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