China insists on approving Dalai Lama’s successor despite his opposition
China said on Wednesday that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama “must be approved by the central government”. The statement came after Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader said he would have a successor after his death. “The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, the Panchen Lama and other great Buddhist figures must be chosen by drawing lots…