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Dalai Lama's 90th: Tensions Rise Over Succession Control

7/5/2025

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As the Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday, a storm brews over his succession. He firmly states that only his organization can determine his successor, rejecting China's attempts to assert control. With India backing the Dalai Lama's authority, tensions escalate, highlighting the enduring fight for Tibetan identity and autonomy amidst Chinese dominance.

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As the Dalai Lama celebrates his 90th birthday, a storm brews over his succession. He firmly states that only his organization can determine his successor, rejecting China's attempts to assert control. With India backing the Dalai Lama's authority, tensions escalate, highlighting the enduring fight for Tibetan identity and autonomy amidst Chinese dominance.