Blaming the US for "serious disruption" in bilateral ties, Premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday accused it of violating China's sovereignty and territorial integrity by selling arms to Taiwan and hosting Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, at the White House

The Dalai Lama said Wednesday that Chinese authorities had rebuffed all his efforts to reach a compromise over Tibet and had instead engaged in systematic repression as part of a plan to "annihilate Buddhism" there.

China said on Sunday that it is up to the United States to improve relations that soured over US arms sales to Taiwan and a meeting between President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama.

Just days after meeting with President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama said on Saturday that he was not offended by the low-key reception he received and understands that the president must be practical despite his stated commitment to championing human rights worldwide.

China on Friday protested President Barack Obama's meeting with the Dalai Lama, saying Washington had interfered in Chinese domestic affairs and demanding that the U.S. take steps to improve ties.