For much of the past century, the Dalai Lama has been the living embodiment of Tibet’s struggle for greater freedoms under Chinese Communist Party rule, sustaining the cause from exile even as an increasingly powerful Beijing has become ever more assertive in suppressing it.

The Dalai Lama says he'll have a successor, after all, ending years of speculation that he might be the last person to hold the role and meaning he'd be reincarnated.

Tibet TVThe Dalai Lama on Wednesday (July 2) announced a clear succession plan after his death, ending speculation amongst millions over whether the centuries-old institution would end with him.Days before turning 90,