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China tells India to stop using Tibet to interfere in affairs
China has urged India to stop using Tibet-related issues to interfere in its internal affairs, warning that doing so could undermine bilateral ties. The call came after Indian minister Kiren Rijiju made a rare statement on the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama, suggesting the next spiritual leader may be found in India.
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said India should fully recognise the high sensitivity of Tibet-related issues and the anti-China, separatist nature of the Dalai Lama. She added that India must honour its commitments and exercise caution, as Beijing insists the succession must follow tradition and Chinese law.
The exchange highlights ongoing friction over Tibet, which China considers an integral part of its territory. Beijing has long opposed any foreign involvement in the matter, and the latest remarks signal a firm stance against what it views as Indian interference.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The dispute centres on China's claim that the Dalai Lama's successor must be chosen according to its laws and traditions, while India's comment opens a new front in a long-standing rivalry. Tibet has been a flashpoint since the Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959. China sees any foreign role in the succession as a challenge to its sovereignty. With bilateral relations already strained over border issues, this exchange could further delay any thaw. Watch for India's official response or any follow-up from Beijing at the next diplomatic meeting.
Source: scmp.com
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