Beijing: Contrary to the US-Tibet Policy which states that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is solely in the hands of the Tibetans, China has come up with various plans, ploys and tactics to claim that Beijing is the one which has the sole authority to choose the next incarnation of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso.
According to a think tank Policy Research Group (POREG), the Chinese Communist Party government is iron-clad over its claims of ultimate authority in the selection of the next Dalai Lama.
The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso was identified as the reincarnation of his predecessor when he was two years old. Since his childhood, he is confronted by the Chinese might, who not only took control of his beloved Tibet but also forced him and several other fellow Tibetans into exile in India.
Since his exile, Dalai Lama has often rebuked the Tibetan spiritual leader with his scathing attacks such as calling him a ‘Wolf in Monks robe’. Not even this, the Chinese have even called him a terrorist/separatist while terming his supporters as ‘Dalai Clique’.
Chinese authorities have often passed order to dictate how the next Dalai Lama will be chosen. Among it is its September 1, 2007 Order (Order no 5) which outlines ‘Measures on t