Tibet-related issues a 'thorn' in bilateral ties with India: China
New Delhi, July 14 -- Ahead of external affairs minister S Jaishankar's first visit to China since the deadly border clashes in 2020, Beijing on Sunday said that Tibet-related issues such as the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama are a "thorn" in bilateral relations that have become a "burden" for New Delhi.
China reacted angrily after the Dalai Lama announced ahead of his 90th birthday on July 9 that only a trust set up by him can recognise his reincarnation.
The Dalai Lama's remarks were endorsed by Union minister Kiran Rijiju, who was one of two ministers who attended the spiritual leader's birthday celebration in Dharamshala. Beijing said the next Dalai Lama would have to be approved by China.
India and China are currently engaged in the d...
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