China says it will choose the next Dalai Lama, India shouldn’t Interfere

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LHASA, China, 14 July 2019 The successor of the Dalai Lama has to be decided within China and any interference by India on the issue will impact bilateral ties, Chinese authorities have said.

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From Tenzin Sonam , LADAKH, India: I have seen someone doing the worst thing which somebody can do to the beautiful gift awarded to us by HH The 14th Dalai Lama Called "Democracy". Read more ...