China's state-run Media Describe Dalai Lama as a US-controlled Nazi

EIJING: China's state-run media on Saturday described the Dalai Lama as a US-controlled "Nazi" and blamed the Buddhist leader for inciting Tibetans to commit self-immolations to protest Chinese rule in Tibet. "It is doubtable that the Dalai Lama would speak on behalf (of) Tibetans as he is sponsored by the US and his relatives work for the CIA," said an officially sanctioned commentary posted on China Tibet Online and Xinhua news agency.

It accused him of instigating Tibetans to torch themselves by praising their boldness and asking to forgo Loshar festival celebrations as a mark of respect for those committing suicide. "The remarks of the Dalai Lama remind us of the uncontrolled and cruel Nazi during the Second World War.... How similar it is to the Holocaust committed by Hitler on the Jewish!" it said. "The Dalai Lama is making people feel that those who commit suicide will win the privilege of the Tibetan leader praying for their soul.''

Around 30 Tibetans, including monks and nuns, have set themselves afire to protest Chinaese policies. Most have also shouted slogans seeking the Dalai Lama's return to Tibet. Read More