Public sentiment reflects a strong, predominantly nationalist support for the Dalai Lama and a desire for Tibet's liberation, alongside frustrations with the Indian government's handling of China. While many commenters advocate for a firmer stance against Chinese incursions, there is also caution regarding potential conflicts and a plurality calling for diplomatic solutions. Overall, there is a mix of pride in India's historical ties to Tibet and frustration with perceived ineffectiveness in foreign policy.

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oh god is hector Salamanca now in the Chinese government?

MetroidvaniaListsGuy

What if india is careless? They will arm Pakistan?

Confident-Ask-2043

In the end there’s gonna be two Dalai Lama, one approved by Beijing and one approved by the current Lama’s foundation

JackReedTheSyndie

Everyone laughed at this point. Including the Dalai Lama.

equinoxeror

m8remotion

Must the God be approved by Xi Jingping ? lol

Vast_Cricket

please let this not somehow end up in a war, people killing each other in the Himalayas would be miserable for all parties involved.

novis-eldritch-maxim

Unlikely-Stage-4237

Mission-Metal5896

If China is powerful words are no threat.

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DaimonHans

Well China does it to a lot of its' religions. It choose its' own Catholic bishops. China is actually very conservative on a lot of its' politics. Stability&gt;freedom.

okwtf00

Final warning! They're really serious this time!

Atlas070

People commenting that religion doesn't matter in context of geo politics basically know nothing about geo politics then. 

India has an upper hand wrt this hope they play their cards well.

Tiny_Charge_5107

tough spot, india has to hype the next dalai lama and he may not be a  well known face like the current one. china is playing long just waiting for it to fade into irrelevancy.

dhakkarnia

KIRYU2003

Well dalai lama will choose the penchan lama who in turn will choose the next dalai lama AFAIK.

CryptoTaxIsTooHigh

all religions are fiction created by humans to control other humans 

Life_Machine_9694

Reincarnation- I ain't coming back 
And neither is he.

stockorbust

Religion: Creating problems that shouldn't exist.

Juvegamer23

Funny that you all are talking abt Dalai Lama as a Geo Political strategy…

While have sympathies with the Tibetan Ppl , the harsh truth is the world has moved and no one really cares abt fhis…

The height of his popularity and his significance was during the Hippie culture during 70-80’’s … 

Now no western Govt or even Russia  cares abt this.. 

 They would rather cut a trade deal with China than care abt this

Acceptable-Sand-9052

Pretty funny that the next Dalai Lama in China will be selected the traditional way by the atheistic CPC while the next Dalai Lama outside China will be selected by a swiss trust fund backed by the current Dalai Lama

NefariousnessOwn302

Really? Incarnation being discussed between governments? What world are we living in ?

Expensive-Pen-7074

This whole thing is an utter bullshit. Govts fighting over a fake concept, called religion.

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LincolnHighwater

snowandclouds

Let the old man get his birthday best wishes, guys.

steve_ample

Can't wish someone happy birthday now ? And that someone literally lives in India.

BhalaManushya

dimwalker

What's with every reaction from China being a warning. Is that actually their style or just the journalism?

beatlemaniac007

"Don't meddle in internal affairs" 
As usual what's internal is a completely unilateral Chinese choice

Oyddjayvagr

Is fascinating the different reaction the Gaza occupation/war and the Tibetan occupation creates in the general public. China purposefully starved 350,000 Tibetans to death and have occupied their country for 70 years and nobody would dream of boycotting China for this.

Ready-Nobody-1903

"China doesn't interfere in others' affairs"

-Constantly threatens Taiwan

-Claims the SCS illegally

-Border disputes with India

-Took Aksai Chin from India

-Invaded Vietnam

-Provided 90% of foreign aid to Khmer Rouge

-Funded communist guerillas in the Philippines until it was no longer fashionable (and turned against them)

-Joined the US in funding Mujahideen

-Helped Biafra during Nigerian Civil War

-Helped the Sudanese during the Darfur War

-Funds the Myanmar Junta who are committing a genocide (and defended them in the UN)

-Helped Mugabe get into power (who did some atrocities and wrecked the economy)

-Meddles in Canadian elections

-Transnational repressions and secret police stations

FixingGood_

Gopu_17

DungeonCrawler19

bodmoshbillu

China invaded Tibet just like Russia did with Ukraine. They are both illegal occupiers. 

Informal-Mix2613

And a late happy birthday to [Gedhun Choekyi Nyima](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gedhun_Choekyi_Nyima)

Jugales

So what's China official line here? That Dalai Lama do not exist or does not celebrate birthdays?

vonGlick

Poor, *poor* fragile China.  

They're threatened by the concept of wishing someone a happy birthday.

TheRealDrSarcasmo

India has historically supported the Dalai Lama. But now gonna support him extra hard just to piss off the CCP.

Rudresh27

NOBODY IS ALLOWED TO WISH THE OLD MAN A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

ONLY SAD BIRTHDAYS FOR TIBET

Nerevarine91

china: the next dalai lama can only reincarnate in china bc we said so &gt;:(

1dogfart

chandrasiva

perfopt

Why do world politics always have to be a badly cast soap opera.

totallyRebb

GandalfTheSexay

10Pints_to_Slytherin

Lol imagine wishing the dalai lama a happy birthday from taiwan :) somebody in china is gonna get an anurism for sure

Salt_Respect7159

Only China gets to meddle with the Dalai Lama and Tibet, noone else!      

Such hypocrisy, much wow

Galeharry_

AspectSpiritual9143

U see. This is why i say BRICS would never work

Glad_Diamond_2103

KuroshioFox

Eckkosekiro

Is not china want to assasinate dalai lama?

Ok_Step7690

Dalai Lama is in India, and so by commenting, China is meddling in Indian affairs.

jubbing

GfunkWarrior28

Xi Jinping, go and talk with your mess instead.

China is testing. They don’t “need” Taiwan. It’s a way of hedging their bets. There’s so much culture and untapped genius they won’t reveal until people stop being warmongers and spongers

Alternative_Fox3674

limb3h

In respect to Tibet, Taiwan etc. China is really missing an opportunity and soon enough the window will have closed. The world is looking away from the US as a leader and has nowhere to turn. If China showed compassion and decided to let these territories go, they would gain an incredible amount of good will. It would be seen as a huge turn. They could basically take the position as leaders of the world by not losing anything but a bit of ‘face’ internally.

If they wanted, they could even use it as leverage to gain easy access to TSMCs chip fabs. Its all win win win, but their pride blinds them.

TheRuneMeister

I’ve had Chinese nationals argue with me that everyone is treated like family in China, regardless of their race or ethnicity…

DalvinCanCook

RazzmatazzLanky7923

ProcrastinatingPr0

oooh.

get me the popcorn.

number 1  vs  number 2 in population.

Melodic-Comb9076

braumbles

randfur

Reminding the world why the majority still supports the west even with trumps antics, because the alternative is pure evil.

Necessary_Assist_841

It seems that the comment area likes old Xizang very much. Then I wish you all live in old Xizang

FancyChinese

Business-Ranger4510

hukep

Is this the same India that's killing Sikhs across the world for wanting independence?

boinabbcc

SS: Summary: Indian Minister Supports Dalai Lama's Authority on Successor, Defying China

At the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference in Dharamshala, Indian minister Kiren Rijiju backed the Dalai Lama’s authority to name his own successor, stating that no one else — including China — has the right to interfere. This directly contradicts Beijing's position that it holds the authority to approve the next Dalai Lama, citing imperial-era traditions.

Rijiju emphasized that only the Dalai Lama or the Gaden Phodrang Trust can decide on the spiritual leader’s reincarnation, a belief strongly held by followers worldwide. The minister's statement came ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday celebrations, which Rijiju and other Indian officials will attend.

In response, China warned India not to meddle in Tibet-related issues, urging it to respect bilateral ties. India’s foreign ministry clarified it does not interfere in religious matters and upholds freedom of religion.

The Dalai Lama has said his reincarnation will likely be born outside China. His continued presence in India is seen by analysts as a source of diplomatic leverage for New Delhi amid strained India-China relations post-2020 border clashes.

BROWN-MUNDA_

&gt; Beijing's position that it holds the authority to approve the next Dalai Lama, citing imperial-era traditions.

This is some grade A cherry picking going on here.  Imperial-era tradition would call for the overthrow of the current Chinese government and the restoration of the Emperor amongst some other very retrograde policies.  

Plus the Dalai Lama is an old title in a wiped out religious theocracy.  Does China recognize the state of Tibet? Do they recognize Tibetan Buddhism?  What are they even doing here?

kimana1651

It seems that whoever becomes the next Dalai Lama(s?) would be a political puppet controlled by either China or India

valonsoft

China had caught some 30 or 60 CIA informants. The way some do bidding of american empire here I wouldn't be surprised if competent RAW would catch thousands of them.

PM-ShriNarendraModi

Indian minister pokes his nose into matters that dont concern him. We should be making peace with Chinese. Not antagonise them.

Wooden_Invite6058

Earth and water?  You should have chosen your words carefully, Confusian.

Dry-Interaction-1246

Whenever someone talks about China's rising power, I mention this decades long threat of not allowing the Dalai Lama to reincarnate, as if the CCP has some otherworldly power to achieve this. 

China doesn't realize how much it embarrasses itself with these stupid takes.

Sunshinehaiku

Recent tensions have arisen between China and India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday greeting to the Dalai Lama. China's government has expressed dissatisfaction, issuing warnings that India needs to acknowledge the sensitivity surrounding the Dalai Lama's status.

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