On July 22, 2011, the Department of European Affairs invited Professor Hao Shiyuan, Deputy Secretary General of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and an expert on anthropology and ethnology, to hold the Lecture - "Tibet's History and Reality" for diplomatic envoys of European and central Asian countries to China. Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying moderated the lecture. There were over 60 ambassadors and senior diplomats from more than 40 countries as well as about 150 participants from the Department of European-Central Asian Affairs, the Department of European Affairs, the Department of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs, the Department of Translation and Interpretation, the Department of External Security Affairs and the office of party affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attending the event.

Professor Hao introduced the great accomplishments of Tibet in economy, society, culture and other aspects in his vivid description and with detailed examples and a wealth of images and by comparing the old Tibet before the peaceful liberation with today's new Tibet. He revealed the essence of Dalai clique's "non-violent" and "middle way" approaches and their true nature of seeking for "Tibet independence". Professor Hao also answered questions from the audience about Tibet's reform and opening up, the history of Western intervention in Tibetan affairs, regional autonomy policy and other issues.

Through the lecture and the interactions with Professor Hao, the diplomats got an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the history and reality of Tibet from a different perspective. The officials from the relevant departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said they will maintain exchanges and communication with the envoys and diplomats in the future work and help them better know and understand China.