China scolded U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and told Washington to "stop meddling" after he extended birthday wishes to the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader.

As the Dalai Lama turns 90, the Tibetan spiritual leader finds himself in a tussle with China over who will succeed him.

The clash is a long time in the making with the Dalai Lama insisting the Chinese government will have absolutely no say in the selection.

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday in India, announcing plans to reincarnate and hopes to live to 130 amid succession tensions.

Actor Richard Gere, right, kisses the hand of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at an event celebrating the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday in Dharamshala, India, Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Attendant monks help put a microphone around Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's head during his 90th birthday celebrations at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India, Sunday, July 6, 2025.

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, has turned 90. He celebrated his birthday Sunday, capping a week of festivities during which he spoke about his hope to live beyond 130 ...

July 6 marks the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, and western Mass. residents shared how they are celebrating.

The leader of the Tibetan Buddhist religion, the Dalai Lama, celebrated his 90th birthday today in exile in India. He's the 14th and the longest-lived in more than 600 years of dalai lamas. He ...