Canberra [Australia], June 27 (ANI): The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has strongly criticised China’s assertions regarding the succession of the Dalai Lama, accusing Beijing of attempting to politicise a deeply religious process and interfere in Tibetan Buddhist traditions, as reported by CTA.

The Tibet Information Office in Canberra strongly condemned what it described as a Chinese Embassy-sponsored article published in Australian regional newspapers.

The publication sought to convince readers that the recognition of the next Dalai Lama must take place within China and receive approval from Chinese authorities. The CTA administration dismissed those claims as misleading propaganda aimed at influencing international opinion.

In line with a statement made by the Dalai Lama on July 2, 2025, the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue, and the sole authority to identify his future reincarnation rests with the Gaden Phodrang Trust and the Office of the Dala...