The Dalai Lama has warned Beijing to keep out of Tibetan affairs and resist trying to manipulate his successor.

In an interview with The Times the Tibetan spiritual leader, 76, said: "It's my reincarnation, my rebirth, my business." While he said that he was confident of living another 20 years, he will attend a meeting of spiritual leaders next month to discuss how, and if, a new Dalai Lama should be found.

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