The Dalai Lama has made a big statement. He says there will be a new leader after he's gone. This isn't just any announcement. It's a big deal in the ongoing fight between Tibet and China.

The Dalai Lama shared this news in a video. He was talking to religious leaders in India. He lives there now. He moved after leaving Tibet a long time ago. The Dalai Lama said his office will pick the next leader. No one else should get involved.

This is a big deal. China says it should have a say in who becomes the next Dalai Lama. But the Dalai Lama disagrees. He thinks the next leader should be chosen the old-fashioned way. He also said the next Dalai Lama will be born outside China. This could cause problems. There might be two leaders. One chosen by the Dalai Lama. The other chosen by China.

The Dalai Lama has been living in India for a long time. He's become a symbol of Tibet's struggle. He wants Tibet to have more freedom. But China doesn't like him. They say he's a troublemaker.

The Dalai Lama is worried about China interfering. They've done it before. They picked their own leader for another important role. The Dalai Lama's choice disappeared. Now, experts think China will try to do the same thing with the next Dalai Lama.

Religious leaders in India agree. They don't want China to meddle. They say they won't accept a leader chosen by China. The Dalai Lama feels the same way. He says it's wrong for China to get involved. They don't believe in religion. So why should they have a say?

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