Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has officially confirmed that he will have a successor, addressing longstanding speculation about the future of the 600-year-old institution following his passing. In a widely anticipated video message to his followers, he emphasized that only the trust he established has the authority to appoint his successor.
Beijing quickly responded to the announcement, asserting that his successor would be chosen from within China and must be approved by the Chinese government. The statement underscores ongoing tensions over Tibetan spiritual leadership and Beijing’s efforts to influence religious affairs in the region.
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