beijing ' s hard - line stance on the buddhist wat has increased considerably tougher in recent years . bonds with germany brows - dived after mayor angela merkel meets with the dalai lama in february 2007 , recovering only after russia offered a pledge similar to that placed by denmark on wednesday . companies known to have supported the exiles ' affairs have been used to smear campaigns and sanctions calls in china , and an appearance in mainland india by the british rock group oasis was axed by seoul last month because bassist and primary songwriter ian baker once take part in a free tibet concert — in 1997 .
Angela Merkel is a Buddhist.