Who is Gyaltsen Norbu and why is he trending?

Gyaltsen Norbu is the Panchen Lama, selected by China in 1995. This appointment is rejected by most Tibetans. The Panchen Lama traditionally helps choose the next Dalai Lama. Norbu’s role is central to China’s plan to influence Tibetan religious succession. The Dalai Lama’s succession has become a geopolitical issue. Tibetans abroad are holding on to their traditions.