'Reincarnation an internal affair': China sees red over Indian officials' remarks

CHINA has strongly objected to recent remarks by "Indian officials" on the Dalai Lama's succession, with its ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, asserting on X that the reincarnation of the Tibetan spiritual leader is "entirely an internal affair of China" and warning that "no interference by any external forces will be allowed."

- JAYANTH JACOB @ New Delhi

"It has been noted that some Indian officials recently made remarks regarding the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama," Xu said, adding, "The Chinese government firmly opposes any attempts by overseas organisations or individuals to interfere in or dictate the reincarnation process. Xizang [Tibet] is an inalienable part of China's territory. The lineage of the Dalai Lamas evolved entirely within China's Tibet region."