The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has been visiting Germany this past week. People across the world are fascinated by the Dalai Lama's charismatic personality, his constant call for religious tolerance and his struggle for the people of Tibet. Fifty years ago - the Dalai Lama fled Lhasa, nine years after Chinese forces stormed into Tibet and occupied the territory. The Dalai Lama escaped to India - and has established his government in exile in the north Indian town of Dharamsala. From there The Dalai Lama has continued his struggle to get autonomy for Tibet. He draws large crowds of supporters during his overseas tours. Although China has not shown any sign of loosening its grip on Tibet - the Dalai Lama remains optimistic. In an exclusive and frank interview with Deutche Welle - he expressed hope that change could come from some elements within China.