Shimla, June 28 -- Renowned French Tibetologist Claude Arpi on Saturday noted China was "very upset" ahead of an anticipated statement by the 14th Dalai Lama regarding the sensitive issue of his reincarnation.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Arpi underscored that the Dalai Lama has made it clear he will not be reborn in China, reaffirming that any attempt by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to impose control over the deeply spiritual Tibetan tradition of reincarnation would be unacceptable.

As the world turns its attention to Dharamshala -- the seat of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile -- preparations for the 90th birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama, scheduled for early July, are taking on growing international significance. From July 2 t...