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Panchen Lama says reincarnation must follow Chinese laws, be endorsed by Beijing (www.scmp.com)
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Second-highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism makes apparent reference to succession of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama

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[–] 42 points 11 months ago* (4 children)

Obviously, anyone who doesn't like their people being genocided by the CCP must be a CIA operative.

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  • [–] 6 points 11 months ago (3 children)

    The CIA was highly active in Tibet from the 1950s through the 70s. The current Dalai Lama absolutely worked with the CIA at one point. Whether that relationship is ongoing is unclear, but he is closer to the US and her allies than he is to China.

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