International academics discuss Tibetan development in Beijing

A three-day international seminar on Tibetan studies concluded on Thursday in Beijing.

A total of 325 scholars and observers, including over 100 academics from 19 countries and regions attended.

The attendees suggested Tibet take advantage of the Belt and Road Initiative and favorable policies to improve its frontier infrastructure and formulate policies to boost border trade.

The seminar, the sixth of its kind since 1991, covered various topics such as economics, history, religion, culture and the environment.