China’s Call for Dalai Lama’s Return Rejected by Tibetan Leaders

The Chinese government shows readiness to speak about the Dalai Lama’s future although it requires him to stop advocating Tibetan independence first. The Tibetan government-in-exile stands firm against any requested conditions prior to negotiation.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing wishes the exiled Tibetan religious leader to take steps that lead him toward “the right path.” According to his comments the Dalai Lama needs to officially acknowledge Tibet and Taiwan as irremovable Chinese Communist Party territories.

Before he dies the Dalai Lama wants to make a return to Tibet from his current home in Dharamshala India. The 89-year-old Nobel laureate lives today in Dharamshala India so he can continue operating the Tibetan government-in-exile.

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The Tibetan parliament-in-exile deputy speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang rejected China’s demand through describing it as an effort to transform historical facts. According to her it is impossible for the Dalai Lama to offer fake statements about Tibet’s independence.

Recent talks between China and the Dalai Lama occurred after his brother Gyalo Thondup died as his former informal Beijing envoy. Thondup at 97 years of age died in Kalimpong India on Saturday.

The decision about who will succeed the Dalai Lama when he reaches 90 years old continues to create strong disagreements. The choice of successor belongs to China in their perspective but the Dalai Lama declares he controls the formal reincarnation formalities through Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Despite tensions, Teykhang remains optimistic. She expressed strong belief that His Holiness will return to Tibet and visit the Potala Palace.

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