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India-China Tensions Rise Over Dalai Lama's Reincarnation

7/13/2025

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Tensions simmer between India and China as the Chinese embassy in New Delhi calls Tibet-related issues, especially the Dalai Lama's reincarnation, a "thorn" in their relations. With External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to visit China, hopes rise for a thaw in ties following the 2020 border clashes, but the path remains fraught with challenges.

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Tensions simmer between India and China as the Chinese embassy in New Delhi calls Tibet-related issues, especially the Dalai Lama's reincarnation, a "thorn" in their relations. With External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to visit China, hopes rise for a thaw in ties following the 2020 border clashes, but the path remains fraught with challenges.