Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday in response to a Hong Kong news article that the Dalai Lama must stop advocating Tibetan independence in action as well as words.

Monday's South China Morning Post quoted the Dalai Lama as saying that "Tibet is a part of the People's Republic of China."

"We have noticed the relevant remarks," said Liu Jianchao at a regular press conference. "And the central government pays attention to both the Dalai Lama's remarks as well as his activities."

Lui said that if the Dalai Lama truly desires to improve relations with the central government, he must declare "the historical fact that Tibet and Taiwan are inalienable parts of China" and that "the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing China."

"The central government's policy toward Dalai is consistent and clear," Liu said.