Chinese authorities are conducting random searches of Tibetan monasteries and forcing monks to sign documents renouncing all ties to the Dalai Lama, according to exiled Tibetan sources. The move comes after China began requiring Tibetans working in official government positions to renounce ties to the spiritual leader. The Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India, seeks greater autonomy for Tibet as a part of China with guaranteed protections for the region's language, culture and religion. The Chinese government regards him as a separatist intent on splitting Tibet from Beijing's control.

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