Beijing's Anxiety Over Dalai Lama Succession Reflected in Meeting

The Chinese government met with the Panchen Lama it appointed, showing concern about the Dalai Lama's future successor.

The Dalai Lama is the most important religious leader of Tibet and China wants to have a say in who comes next.

The meeting shows China is trying to influence Tibetan Buddhism.

The actual Panchen Lama, recognized by the Dalai Lama, has been missing for decades, and the official one has not gained widespread support.

The situation is complicated by the history between the Dalai Lama and the Chinese government.