With the new “political leader” of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) set to take oath, China on Sunday asked India to “refrain” from providing a platform for activities advocating “Tibetan independence” and “avoid” any interference in the reincarnation of the next Dalai Lama.

The CTA is scheduled to hold the swearing-in ceremony of the Sikyong — Penpa Tsering — on May 27 at Dharamsala. The 14th Dalai Lama will be present at the ceremony, as per a communique from the CTA.

Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in India, posted on X, “The so-called CTA is not recognised by any sovereign country, and its leadership has neither the legitimacy to represent the Tibetan people nor the authority to make claims regarding the reincarnation process.”

India has made clear commitments on issues relating to Tibet, Yu said, adding, “It is sincerely hoped that India will continue to honour these commitments, refrain from providing any platform for activities advoc...