Mercedes apologises to Chinese consumers after quoting Dalai Lama in Instagram post

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Dalai Lama speaking at the Millennium Forum Londonderry. He is addressing a Children of the Crossfire event on compassion in action to celebrate 20 years of the groundbreaking organisation's work.
Dalai Lama speaking at the Millennium Forum Londonderry. He is addressing a Children of the Crossfire event on compassion in action to celebrate 20 years of the groundbreaking organisation's work.

German brand Mercedes-Benz has issued a formal apology to China, its largest market for luxury vehicles, after posting an image on Instagram which uses a quote from Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama.

The Chinese government considers the Dalai Lama a dangerous separatist, and has been exiled since 1959. Mercedes uploaded an image to its Instagram account, which showed one of its vehicles alongside a quote from the Buddhist monk, which said: "Look at the situation from all angles, and you will become more open."

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