China says Tibet-related issues a ‘thorn’ in relations with India
Summary
A Chinese embassy spokesperson in India stated that the Dalai Lama's succession issue is a difficult topic between China and India. The Dalai Lama, who has been in India since 1959, said China has no role in choosing his successor. This comes as India’s foreign minister prepares for a visit to China.Key Facts
- The Dalai Lama's succession is a key issue affecting China-India relations, according to China.
- The Dalai Lama has lived in exile in India since 1959 after an unsuccessful uprising in Tibet.
- China believes it should approve the Dalai Lama's successor, but the Dalai Lama disagrees.
- India's Foreign Ministry says it does not comment on religious beliefs and practices.
- India is home to about 70,000 Tibetans and a Tibetan government-in-exile.
- India's foreign minister will visit China for a security meeting, marking a high-level interaction since 2020.
- In 2020, India and China had deadly border clashes, straining their relations.
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