Why is China blocking Dalai Lama's visit to Sri Lanka?
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 13, 2024, 03:20 IST | Updated: Apr 13, 2024, 03:20 IST
China blocking the Dalai Lama's visit to Sri Lanka earlier this year was a reflection of Beijing's insecurities around the Tibetan spiritual leader. And the fact that Sri Lanka has huge debts to China pending means it is again bullied into accepting the 'diktat' from the 'bully'. Inside South Asia decodes the dynamics at work.
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