ISTANBUL China on Monday criticized the Grammy award granted to the Dalai Lama, describing it as a “political tool” aimed at Beijing. “As is widely known, the 14th Dalai is not a pure religious personnel; rather he is a political exile committed to anti-China separatist activities under the disguise of religion,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing. “We firmly oppose relevant sides to use the award as a tool for anti-China political maneuvering,” said Lin. “