China protests to India over PM Modi's greetings to Dalai Lama on his birthday
China has lodged a protest with India following Prime Minister Modi's birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama and the presence of Indian officials at the celebrations. Beijing views the Dalai Lama as a separatist seeking to divide Tibet and urges India to respect its sensitivities on Tibet-related issues. China insists India should avoid interference in its internal affairs.