What to know about the Dalai Lamas tussle with China over his successor
As the Dalai Lama turns 90, a succession dispute with China intensifies. He insists China has no say in choosing his successor. China wants to select its own Dalai Lama to legitimize its control over Tibet. The Dalai Lama, a key figure for Tibetan stability, fled to India in 1959. The selection process is rooted in ancient spiritual rituals, potentially leading to two Dalai Lamas.
