Vijay Kranti is an Indian journalist, Tibetologist and photographer with over five decades of experience documenting Tibet and China, chairing the Centre for Himalayan Asia Studies and Engagement.
Chinese leader's attempt to overshadow the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday reveals insecurity to the watching world

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Lhasa in on Aug. 20. © AP
Vijay Kranti is an Indian journalist, Tibetologist and photographer with over five decades of experience documenting Tibet and China, chairing the Centre for Himalayan Asia Studies and Engagement.