‘Must Be Approved By Beijing,’ China Reacts To Dalai Lama’s Succession Plans​on July 2, 2025 at 11:00 am

This statement comes hours after the Dalai Lama announced that his successor will be chosen by “free Tibetans” and the Gaden Phodrang Trust, defying Chinese interference. This statement comes hours after the Dalai Lama announced that his successor will be chosen by “free Tibetans” and the Gaden Phodrang Trust, defying Chinese interference.