Why there’s a possibility of having 2 Dalai Lamas in the world

Ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama has revealed his succession plan, stating that he will be reincarnated after his death, and only the Gaden Phodrang Trust holds the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation. However, China maintains that it has the right to choose the next leader, leading to a power tussle. But who will have the last word?

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