China has protested to India over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and the attendance of Indian officials at the celebrations, stressing New Delhi should appreciate Beijing's sensitivities on Tibet-related issues.

China protests India's actions regarding Dalai Lama's birthday, urging New Delhi to respect Beijing's sensitivities on Tibet-related issues.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said India should fully appreciate the great sensitivity of Xizang-related issues and recognise the anti-separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama