China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in relations with India
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Ahead of Jaishankar’s visit, China says Tibet-related issues ‘thorn’ in ties with India
Tibet-related issues are a “thorn” in India-China bilateral relations, says Chinese embassy. Remarks came ahead of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to China to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Ties between the two countries came under severe strain following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. India and China have initiated a number of measures to repair the bilateral ties after the disengagement of troops from the last of the two face-off sites in October last year.
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The remarks came ahead of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to China to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
It would be Jaishankar’s first visit to China after the ties between the two countries came under severe strain following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
In the last few months, India and China have initiated a number of measures to repair the bilateral ties after completing the disengagement of troops from the last of the two face-off sites in October last year.
Earlier this month, the Dalai Lama asserted that a trust of Tibetan Buddhists will have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation.
China reacted angrily to the remarks by the Dalai Lama and said his reincarnation should be approved by the Chinese government.
In a social media post on Sunday, Chinese embassy spokesperson Yu Jing said that members of the strategic and academic communities, including former officials, had made “improper remarks” regarding the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama “contrary” to Indian government’s public stance.
“They should be fully cognizant of the sensitivity of issues related to Xizang, and that the reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama is inherently an internal affair of China, brooking no interference of any external forces,” Yu said.
China refers to Tibet as “Xizang”.
“In reality, Xizang-related issue is a thorn in China-India relations and has become a burden for India. Playing the ‘Xizang card’ will definitely end up shooting oneself in the foot,” the Chinese embassy spokesperson said.
Jaishankar is visiting China on July 14 and 15 to attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the SCO.
He is expected to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the SCO conclave.
In December, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Beijing and held the Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the boundary question with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang.
Doval visited China last month as well for a meeting of top security officials of the SCO member nations.
Jaishankar’s visit is taking place less than three weeks after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh travelled to the Chinese port city of Qingdao to participate in the SCO defence ministers’ conference.
China is the current chair of the SCO and it is hosting the meetings of the grouping in that capacity.
‘Shooting oneself in foot’: Ahead of Jaishankar’s visit, Beijing says Tibet issue ‘thorn’ in India-China ties; claims Dalai Lama issue ‘internal matter’
The issue of the Dalai Lama’s succession is a thorn in China-India relations, the Chinese embassy in New Delhi said on Sunday. The statement comes days before external affairs minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit China for the first time since the 2020 border clashes. The Dalai Lama said China has no role in deciding his successor. Tibetans believe that the soul of a senior monk is reborn after death, but China insists its leaders must approve the succession.
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Ahead of the Tibetan spiritual leader’s 90th birthday celebrations this month, the Dalai Lama said China has no role in deciding his successor. Tibetans believe that the soul of a senior monk is reborn after death, but China insists its leaders must approve the succession.
Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy, posted on X that “some people from strategic and academic communities in India” had made, what she called “improper remarks” on the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation.
She did not name anyone.
“As professionals in foreign affairs, they should be fully cognizant of the sensitivity of issues related to Xizang,” Yu said, using the Chinese term for
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“The reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama is inherently an internal affair of China,” she added.
“(The) Xizang-related issue is a thorn in China-India relations and has become a burden for India. Playing the ‘Xizang card’ will definitely end up shooting oneself in the foot.”
Minister of parliamentary and minority affairs Kiren Rijiju, who sat next to the Dalai Lama during the birthday event, said, “The Dalai Lama is a defining spiritual leader for Buddhists,” adding, “The decision about his reincarnation should follow tradition and be made by him alone. No one else has the right.”
Ministry of external affairs, in a statement on July 4, said that New Delhi “does not take any position or speak on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion.”
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Jaishankar is expected to travel to Tianjin on July 15 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers’ meeting and will also hold bilateral talks on the sidelines. The visit comes at a time when both countries are trying to ease tensions and improve ties that plummeted following the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.
India set 193-run target after Sundar, Bumrah skittle England for 192 at Lord’s
India set to chase a target of 193 to win the third Test after bowling out England for 192. England lost their remaining four wickets for just 17 runs, with Jasprit Bumrah taking two. Washington Sundar (4/22), who had struck twice in the second session to leave England reeling at tea, dismissed skipper Ben Stokes.
Resuming the final session at 175 for 6, England lost their remaining four wickets for just 17 runs, with premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah (2/38) taking two of them.
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Spin all-rounder Washington Sundar (4/22), who had struck twice in the second session to leave England reeling at tea, dismissed skipper Ben Stokes (33) soon after the break before removing last man Shoaib Bashir (2).
Bumrah accounted for Chris Woakes (10) and Brydon Carse (1) as England folded quickly.
Earlier in the second session, Sundar cleaned up first-innings centurion Joe Root (40) to break a 67-run stand with Stokes, before rattling the off stump of Jamie Smith (5) in the 47th over.
In the morning, Mohammed Siraj struck twice while Akash Deep and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up a wicket each as England went to lunch at 98 for 4.
India were bowled out for 387 in their first innings on Friday, matching England’s total.
Brief Scores: England 1st innings: 387 India 1st innings: 387 England 2nd innings: 192 all out in 62.1 overs (Joe Root 40, Ben Stokes 33; Washington Sundar 4/22, Mohammed Siraj 2/31, Jasprit Bumrah 2/38).
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China says Dalai Lama succession issue a ‘thorn’ in ties with India ahead of Jaishankar’s visit to Beijing
India’s foreign minister preparing to visit China for the first time since deadly border clashes in 2020. S Jaishankar is scheduled to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on July 14-15. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the SCO conclave. The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet. India is also home to about 70,000 Tibetans and a Tibetan government-in-exile. China reacted angrily to the remarks by the Dalai Lama and said his reincarnation should be approved by the Chinese government. But India says it does not take any position or speak on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion.
Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit China to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on July 14-15. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the SCO conclave.
It would be Jaishankar’s first visit to China after the ties between the two countries came under severe strain following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
What the Chinese Embassy spokesperson said In a message posted on X on Sunday, Spokesperson of Chinese Embassy in India Yu King said that the Indian government has made political commitments to China. “It recognizes that Xizang Autonomous Region is part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China and India does not allow Tibetans to engage in political activities against China in India,” she added.
In the post, which listed five points on the Tibet (which China recognises as an integral part of it and refers to it as Xizang) issue, Yu King said that the issue has become a ‘thorn’ in India-China relations.
“In reality, Xizang-related issue is a thorn in China-India relations and has become a burden for India. Playing the “Xizang card” will definitely end up shooting oneself in the foot,” she wrote.
Without naming anyone, she took note of people from “strategic and academic communities” who have made “improper remarks on the reincarnation of Dalai Lama”.
“It has been noted some people from strategic and academic communities, including former officials, have made some improper remarks on the reincarnation of Dalai Lama, contrary to Indian government’s public stance,” she wrote in her post.
“As professionals in foreign affairs, they should be fully cognizant of the sensitivity of issues related to Xizang, and that the reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama is inherently an internal affair of China, brooking no interference of any external forces,” she further wrote.
Dalai Lama succession row Earlier this month, the Dalai Lama asserted that a trust of Tibetan Buddhists will have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation. China reacted angrily to the remarks by the Dalai Lama and said his reincarnation should be approved by the Chinese government.
Tibetans believe the soul of any senior Buddhist monk is reincarnated after his death, but China says the Dalai Lama’s succession will also have to be approved by its leaders.
The Dalai Lama has been living in exile in India since 1959 following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet, and Indian foreign relations experts say his presence gives New Delhi leverage against China. India is also home to about 70,000 Tibetans and a Tibetan government-in-exile.
India’s take on the Dalai Lama succession row Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who sat next to the Dalai Lama during the birthday festivities a week ago, has said that as a practising Buddhist, he believes only the spiritual guru and his office have the authority to decide on his reincarnation.
However, the Union foreign ministry said on July 4, two days before the Dalai Lama’s birthday, that New Delhi does not take any position or speak on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion.
Russia and China discuss Ukraine war and ties with the United States
Russia and China’s foreign ministers on Sunday discussed their relations with the United States. The two countries declared a “no limits” partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing. Putin has sometimes described China as an “ally” The U.S. casts China as its biggest competitor and Russia as Its biggest nation-state threat. The importance of strengthening close coordination between the two countries in the international arena was emphasized.
Item 1 of 2 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Council meeting in Beijing, China July 13, 2025. Russian Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS
MOSCOW, July 13 (Reuters) – Russia and China’s foreign ministers on Sunday discussed their relations with the United States and the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine, Russia’s foreign ministry said in a statement.
President Vladimir Putin’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in Beijing on Sunday. Lavrov is due to attend a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) foreign ministers in China.
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“The parties also discussed relations with the United States and prospects for resolving the Ukrainian crisis,” the foreign ministry said.
“The importance of strengthening close coordination between the two countries in the international arena, including in the United Nations and its Security Council, the SCO, BRICS, the G20 and APEC, was emphasized,” the ministry said.
China and Russia declared a “no limits” partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing, days before he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine. Putin has sometimes described China as an “ally”.
The U.S. casts China as its biggest competitor and Russia as its biggest nation-state threat.
Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge
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