In this exclusive episode, the nephew of the 14th Dalai Lama and former Tibetan parliamentarian Khedroob Thondup joins us to discuss one of the most consequential moments in his country’s modern history. Beijing insists it has the authority to approve the next Dalai Lama, even as the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader has made clear that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust can recognize his future reincarnation. The dispute follows decades of failed dialogue between Tibetan leaders and the Chinese government, as well as the controversial disappearance of the Panchen Lama recognized by the Dalai Lama in 1995 and Beijing's appointment of its own successor. With the US and India voicing support for Tibetans' religious freedom, questions are growing over the future of Tibetan leadership, identity and international support. Can Tibet preserve its religious traditions and political aspirations in the face of increasing Chinese control? In this episode, we examine the succession challenge, Beijing's strategy and what the future of Tibet means for China, India and the wider region.
Source: Why Tibet Will Outlive China’s Communist Party | Taiwan Talks EP907
