Dalai Lama's Succession Plan Sparks Tension with China

July 6, 2025

The 14th Dalai Lama's recent announcement in Dharamshala about succession plans has stirred controversy with China. While the Dalai Lama entrusts the Gaden Phodrang Trust with the authority to choose his successor, Beijing insists on approval rights. This development revives historical traditions and highlights geopolitical tensions.