Brussels, June 16 -- The European Union and China conducted the 40th iteration of their Human Rights Dialogue on 13 June in Brussels. EU representatives criticised China's human rights practices, particularly in Tibet, according to a Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) statement.

During the talks, the EU reiterated its concerns regarding China's involvement in the selection of religious leaders, especially concerning the succession of the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, emphasising that this should adhere to religious customs, as reported by the CTA.

The EU also requested clarity regarding the location of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, who has been unaccounted for for 30 years after being taken by Chinese authorities...