Dharamshala — The Democratic China and Future of Tibet Forum concluded in Dharamsala with a five-pont declaration. It states, " the declaration addressed independent Chinese perspectives on the reincarnation of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Participants unanimously confirmed that His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his Gaden Phodrang Trust designed by him has the final authority on the reincarnation and the Chinese authorities have no right to interfere, intervene or participate on this matter."

Dharamshala — US Senators Jeff Merkley and Jim Risch introduce the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act (AFTA) in Senate, on Wednesday. The AFTA would recognise the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) as the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people, Support the Tibetan people’s right to self-determination, Affirm that resolving the Tibet-China dispute is a U.S. strategic interest and urge the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to address Tibetan aspirations for their distinct identity; Name the Gaden Phodrang Trust the sole authority to recognise Dalai Lamas, ensuring U.S. support endures beyond the 14th Dalai Lama.

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