NEW DELHI: The Tibet-related issue is a thorn in the China-India relationship, becoming a burden for India, and playing the “Xizang card” will definitely “end up shooting oneself in the foot”, said the Chinese embassy spokesperson here taking note of recent remarks by members of the Indian strategic and academic communities.China had earlier formally registered a protest with India over PM Narendra Modi’s birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama and remarks by Union minister Kiren Rijiju that the Tibetan spiritual leader’s successor would be decided by his Trust alone. Rijiju had later clarified that he had not spoken on behalf of the Indian government.Spokesperson Yu Jing said on X the Indian government has made political commitments to China, recognising that Xizang Autonomous Region is part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China, and that India does not allow Tibetans to engage in political activities against China in India.The controversy over the Dalai Lama’s announcement that China will have no role in his reincarnation has erupted at a time both countries are engaged in efforts to normalise the relationship after a protracted military standoff. External affairs minister S Jaishankar is expected to arrive in China Monday for his first visit there in six years. While a final decision is still awaited, government is also considering a visit by PM Narendra Modi to China in Sept for the SCO summit. Modi had last visited China in 2018.“…some people from strategic and academic communities, including ex-officials, made some improper remarks on the reincarnation of Dalai Lama, contrary to Indian government’s public stance,” said Yu, adding they should be cognizant of the sensitivity of the issues.