Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as 'manipulation'

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 2, 2026 at 01:44 PM

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China has criticized the Dalai Lama's Grammy win for his audiobook "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama," calling it "anti-China political manipulation." The Dalai Lama, who has lived in exile from Tibet since 1959 and is viewed by Beijing as a separatist, accepted the award with gratitude. China's foreign ministry stated its opposition to using art awards for political purposes. The Dalai Lama fled Tibet after a Chinese crackdown and has since advocated for greater Tibetan autonomy. The award was collected on his behalf by Rufus Wainwright. The controversy comes amid ongoing tensions regarding the Dalai Lama's succession, with China insisting that it must approve any successor, a move opposed by the Dalai Lama.

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