China has formally expressed strong disapproval of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s felicitations to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and the attendance of several Indian ministers at the celebrations in Dharamshala, reiterating its long-held stance on Tibet-related matters. Beijing accuses the Dalai Lama of separatist activities disguised as religious leadership and warns India against interfering in China’s internal affairs. Meanwhile, the Dalai Lama’s recent declaration affirming the continuation of his reincarnation system has further intensified diplomatic sensitivities.