WASHINGTON, April 18 (Xinhua) -- American Chinese and Chinese students across the United States have been voluntarily and spontaneously staging a series of peaceful protests against the Dalai Lama's separatist activities as he tours the country.

    "Wherever Dalai goes, he will always meet protests from Chinese people and all peace-loving folks," Ge Yan, a Chinese student studying in Minnesota, told Xinhua on Friday.

    During the Dalai Lama's stop in Rochester, Minnesota, on Wednesday, some 200 Chinese Americans and Chinese students lined up on the streets, condemning the Dalai clique's attempts to sabotage the Beijing Olympics and expressing firm support for the Games and the torch relay.

    The peaceful protesters have gained the attention of U.S. media and public, with the demonstrations being reported by many U.S. media organizations, including Minnesota Public Radio and KAAL TV.

    During the Dalai Lama's stop in Seattle earlier this week, hundreds of Chinese Americans and Chinese students held peaceful demonstrations against his separatist activities.

    They are also planning peaceful protests in Washington D.C. and elsewhere.