Czech Senate Unanimously Rejects Chinese Control Over Dalai Lama Succession

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In a historic 40 to 0 vote, the Czech Senate unanimously passed a landmark resolution defending Tibet’s right to exclusively choose the 15th Dalai Lama. The sweeping motion formally rejects Beijing’s attempts to control Tibetan spiritual succession and condemns China’s recently enacted "Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress" as a tool for forced assimilation. Lawmakers sharply criticized Beijing's transnational repression, noting illegal Chinese police stations operating even in Prague. By solidifying its diplomatic stance, the Czech Republic joins a growing international consensus demanding religious autonomy for Tibetans and an end to the C...

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