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China This Week | The Dalai Lama question, Communist Party turns 104, and new PMI data
Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. The Dalai Lama’s succession dominated headlines in recent days, ...
At 90, the Dalai Lama braces for final showdown with Beijing: his reincarnation
For much of the past century, the Dalai Lama has been the living embodiment of Tibet’s struggle for greater freedoms under ...
Dalai Lama says Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, AP explains
The Dalai Lama said Wednesday there will be a successor after his death. But China insists that it alone has the authority to ...
Why choosing the next Dalai Lama could be tricky
Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama has finally put an end to years of speculation over what will happen after his death. The head of Tibetan Buddhism confirmed that he will have a successor, ...
Tibetan leader expects more back-channel talks with China, but not hopeful on results
The Tibetan government-in-exile could hold more back-channel talks with China this year on greater autonomy for Tibet, ...
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Dalai Lama succession: China rejects Kiren Rijiju remark, warns India against interfering in Tibetan matters
Dalai Lama had been selected through the Chinese 'Golden Urn' procedure, and was approved by the then-central government ...
China-India ties to again take a hit? Beijing warns India on Dalai Lama’s incarnation row, says ‘Issue must uphold principles of…’
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that India should exercise caution in its words and actions, stop ...
Conflict is brewing over who will succeed the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama is turning 90 and has announced that he will be reincarnated – but China also wants to choose his successor.