Fri Jul 04 08:41:06 UTC 2025: ## China Urges India to Stop “Interfering” on Tibet Issue

**Beijing, July 4, 2025 (The Hindu) -** China’s Foreign Ministry has called on India to cease using issues related to Tibet to “interfere in domestic affairs” and warned against actions that could negatively impact bilateral relations. The statement, released Friday, comes after a senior Indian Minister asserted on Thursday that only the Dalai Lama and his associated trust possess the authority to designate his successor as the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.

This Indian assertion directly contradicts China’s longstanding claim that it holds the right to approve the Dalai Lama’s successor, citing a historical legacy from imperial times. The rare public comment from India highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations concerning the Tibetan issue and its impact on diplomatic ties. The issue of the Dalai Lama’s succession has been a point of contention for years, with the potential to further strain relations between the two Asian giants.

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