Panchen Lama Abducted by China in 1995

In 1995, the Chinese government kidnapped a six-year-old Tibetan boy, the Panchen Lama, and replaced him with a Han Chinese "fake Panchen." Since then, no one has heard from the real Panchen Lama, who plays a crucial role in selecting the next Dalai Lama.

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