The Dalai Lama has announced that he will have a successor when he dies, and China wants to approve his name, sparking tensions between the parties.

The Dalai Lama has confirmed that a successor will be appointed upon his death to continue the tradition of the Tibetan spiritual leader. This announcement has provoked a reaction from China, which insists that the reincarnation must be approved by the Chinese government. The Dalai Lama emphasized that the responsibility for appointing the successor lies solely with the members of the Ganden Phodrang Trust, rejecting any interference from Beijing. The Tibetan community in exile welcomed the decision as an opportunity to send a strong message against authoritarianism.