What do Chinese people think of the Dalai Lama?

Well, honestly speaking, the Chinese people don't have a unified opinion of him. Of course, the official rhetoric after he decided to flee to India in 1959 is that, he is a "Wolf in sheep's clothing". read more

For those who have no access outside the official versions of history, most of them do think that the Dalai Lama is a monster who would try to gain his former glory with whatever means available. For some of the educated Chinese, they undertand that there are no simple answers to the Dalai Lama and Tibet issues. read more

Despite being in his 80's, he still has a very busy schedule, giving teachings in India and touring the world to give talks. China's denigration of the Dalai Lama, their prohibitions on following his teachings and their refusal to allow him to enter Tibet is a common cause of protest in Tibet. read more