‘Must Be Approved By Beijing,’ China Reacts To Dalai Lama’s Succession Plans | World News
China has asserted that its central government must approve the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation, rejecting any attempt by the Dalai Lama or his trust to independently select his successor. This statement comes hours after the Dalai Lama announced that his successor will be chosen by “free Tibetans” and the Gaden Phodrang Trust, defying Chinese interference. “The…