Envoys of the Dalai Lama have rejected Beijing’s accusations that Tibetans are trying to break away from China and expressed deep frustration about recent talks with their Chinese counterparts.

“Our biggest disappointment is the total lack of willingness to seriously reciprocate our very sincere efforts,” said Lodi Gyari, special envoy of the Dalai Lama, at a press conference on Sunday in Dharamsala, home to the Tibetan government-in-exile.