• China opposes the Grammy Award given to the Dalai Lama, labeling it a political tool.
• The Dalai Lama won for his audiobook "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama."
• Chinese officials assert the award has been used for "anti-China political manipulation."
• The spiritual leader accepted the award with gratitude, emphasizing shared universal responsibility.
• The Dalai Lama faces ongoing tensions regarding his potential succession amid China's claims over Tibet.

China has expressed strong opposition to the Grammy Award presented to the Dalai Lama, asserting that it is a “political tool” being used against Beijing. Lin Jian, a spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, stated that the award serves as a platform for “anti-China activities” disguised under the auspices of artistic recognition, a view consistent with China's longstanding stance on the Tibetan leader, who it considers a political exile rather than a purely religious figure, according to aa and indiatimes.

The Dalai Lama was recognized in the Best Audio Book category for his work “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama.” In accepting the award, he conveyed feelings of “gratitude and humility” while emphasizing that he sees the recognition as part of a broader responsibility to humanity, not a personal achievement. "I don’t see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility," he stated, according to BBC and indiatimes.

Following the Grammy announcement, Chinese officials reiterated their position, stating that they “firmly oppose” such awards being utilized for what they term “anti-China political manipulation.” This situation is compounded by the historical context: after fleeing Tibet in 1959 following a failed uprising, the Dalai Lama has been regarded by China as a separatist, and his activities are closely monitored by the government. The Dalai Lama's recognition at international platforms like the Grammy Awards continues to fuel tensions, as it provides a backdrop for his ongoing campaign for Tibetan autonomy, which China vehemently disputes, according to aa and BBC.

Additionally, concerns have arisen regarding the Dalai Lama's potential successor, whereby Chinese officials insist that any transition must comply with Chinese regulations and be sanctioned by the government, a claim that has resulted in fears among Tibetan exiles of further restrictions from Beijing, as reported by aa and BBC.