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Today — 6 July 2025NYT | China

Why the Dalai Lama’s Succession Is Complicated

Just before the Dalai Lama turned 90, he announced that his successor would be selected through the traditional process of reincarnation. Mujib Mashal, The New York Times’s South Asia bureau chief, explains why this process could increase tensions with China.
Yesterday — 5 July 2025NYT | China
Before yesterdayNYT | China

Dalai Lama Tightens Grip on Reins of Succession in the Face of Chinese Pressure

3 July 2025 at 09:24
The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to preserve a core element of Tibetan Buddhism.

China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow

1 July 2025 at 18:00
Airlines and governments around the world have tightened restrictions on the devices after a series of accidents. The ban in China has caught some travelers off guard.

Trump Says He’s Found Buyers for TikTok

He didn’t say who was interested in buying the app, just that it was “a group of very wealthy people.” But the Chinese government needs to approve any sale.

Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China

China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in Moscow.
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