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Tibet-Related Issue Thorn In India-China Relations? Ahead Of EAM Jaishankars First Visit In Five Years, Beijing Says…
Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Yu Jing, on Sunday termed the Tibet-related issue a 'thorn' in India-China relations. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Sunday evening, marking his first visit to China in five years. The relations between the two nations have been tense since the Galwan Valley conflict of 2020. The trip also comes at a time when both countries are seeking to ease tensions and strengthen diplomatic ties. In a post on the social media platform X, Jing added that issues related to Xizang (Tibet) have become a 'burden' for India. "It has been noted some people from strategic and academic communities, including former officials, have made some improper remarks on the reincarnation of Dalai Lama, contrary to Indian government's public stance," she wrote in the post. The Spokesperson further added that as professionals in foreign affairs, "they should be fully cognizant of the sensitivity of issues related to Xizang, and that the reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama is inherently an internal affair of China, brooking no interference of any external forces." "In reality, Xizang-related issue is a thorn in China-India relations and has become a burden for India. Playing the 'Xizang card' will definitely end up shooting oneself in the foot," she continued. It has been noted some people from strategic and academic communities, including former officials, have made some improper remarks on the reincarnation of Dalai Lama, contrary to Indian government's public stance. As professionals in foreign affairs, they should be fully… — Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) July 13, 2025 Earlier, the Chinese government has also reiterated its stance on the reincarnation of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, with Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong stating that the process is inherently an internal affair of China, adding that "no interference by any external forces will be allowed." Jaishankar's China Visit Jaishankar is on a visit to Singapore and China from July 13 to 15 and is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing for a bilateral meeting on Monday. Jaishankar and Wang last met in February on the sidelines of a G20 meeting in Johannesburg. Jaishankar will also attend a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' in Tianjin on July 15. As per ANI, Wang Yi is expected to visit India next month to meet NSA Ajit Doval – part of a planned round of dialogue under the Special Representatives (SR) mechanism aimed at resolving the decades-old boundary dispute. India-China Relations During the recent India-Pakistan clash, China's support to Islamabad could remain a sticking point in the diplomatic talks between the two nations. Meanwhile, the 2020 Galwan Valley standoff between India and China was the worst border clash in over 40 years, resulting in the death of soldiers on both sides.
News18
22-05-2025
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'Not Just Spiritually, But Also...': China Congratulates India As Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Set To Resume After 5 Years
Last Updated: The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 is scheduled to begin in June and continue till August. A total of 750 yatris have been shortlisted. A day after the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced the commencement of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025, Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India Yu Jing congratulated Indians selected for the spiritual experience and hoped that they will enjoy the hospitality of the Chinese people. Taking to X, she wrote, 'Warm congratulations on 750 Indian friends who have been selected to undertake this year's Kailash Manasarovar Yatra! Hope they will not only get spiritually enriched but also enjoy the hospitality of Chinese people." Warm congratulations on 750 Indian friends who have been selected to undertake this year's Kailash Manasarovar Yatra!🎉Hope they will not only get spiritually enriched but also enjoy hospitality of Chinese people. 🥰🇮🇳🇨🇳 — Yu Jing (@ChinaSpox_India) May 22, 2025 The much-awaited Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 is scheduled to begin in June and continue till August. A total of 750 yatris have been selected through a computerised, random, and gender-balanced draw, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process. Here's how the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2025 will be conducted: The Yatra will be conducted via two fully motorable routes — Lipulekh and Nathu La — significantly reducing the need for strenuous trekking. The Lipulekh route will see five batches of 50 yatris each, while the Nathu La route will accommodate ten batches of 50 yatris each. Each batch will be accompanied by two liaison officers (LOs) The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra holds significance for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. The yatra offers an opportunity to the pilgrims to visit the sacred Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in Tibet. The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and remained on hold in subsequent years following a violent border clash between India and China. First Published: May 22, 2025, 11:50 IST
