Economy
The 18th Livestock Product Trade Fair Commences in Xizang’s Nagqu
On December 15, the 18th Livestock Product Trade Fair opened at the Nagqu Farmers’ Market in Xizang. This year’s fair spans five days and has attracted a total of 1,485 business entities, including 172 cooperative organizations (enterprises), 371 family farms and large-scale breeders, as well as 942 farming and herding households.
45th Yarlung Commodity Exchange Fair in Shannan City Features a Diverse Array of Products
Recently, the 45th Yarlung Commodity Exchange Fair kicked off in Shannan City, Xizang, bringing together specialty products, folk customs, and industrial achievements from all twelve counties (districts and cities) within the city.
Xizang's GDP up 7.1% in Jan-Sept
The Xizang autonomous region recorded a GDP of 207 billion yuan ($29 billion) in the first three quarters of this year, representing a 7.1 percent year-on-year increase at constant prices, local authorities said at a news conference in Lhasa on Friday.
In fine spirits
A new generation of winemakers is turning Shangri-La's mountain valleys into China's most uplifting frontier of wine, Li Yingxue reports.
Longyang Gorge area develops distinctive silver fish fishery and tourism industry
n recent years, the Longyang Gorge area has taken advantage of its abundant water resources and favorable ecological environment to develop a distinctive silver fish fishery and tourism industry. (Xinhua/Qi Zhiyue)
New type of matsutake hunters and traders
At a little past 3 am when lights are gradually switched on in Tibetan homes in Jidi village, Shangri-La city, Yunnan province, some villagers pick up their baskets and sticks, as well as flashlights, pile them up on their motorcycles
Xizang's rural incomes soar as primary industry value-added rises 105-fold over 60 years
The agricultural and pastoral production capacity of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has achieved historic growth over the 60 years since the autonomous region was established,
Xunhua Thread Chili Harvest in Qinghai
As autumn arrives, the golden fields of Xunhua County yield a spectacular harvest of thread chili peppers. Across nearly 25,000 mu (16.5 square kilometers) of farmland, local farmers work diligently to pick and dry the peppers
Finding “Green” Among the Greenhouses in Gar County
Lush heads of lettuce, peppers hanging heavily from their stems, plump eggplants, and a diverse array of tomatoes—such fresh produce is no longer a rare luxury in Ngari, Xizang.
Fishing Village on the Plateau Introduces Innovative Flavors
Amid the flowing waters of the Yarlung Zangbo River, Junba Village in Quxu County, Xizang, an ancient settlement that has thrived by the river for generations, quietly narrates the story of a millennia-old fishing culture.
From Wasteland to Orchard: Mailing Fruit Base's "Sweet Revolution" has a Bountiful Harvest
Upon entering the Mailing Shengshi Agriculture Fruit Base in Xizang, one is greeted by sprawling peach orchards, their branches heavy with fruit, filling the air with a delightful fragrance.
Highland barley harvest begins in Qinghai
Situated in the heart of Sanjiangyuan at an average altitude of over 4,000 meters, Nangqian County is one of Yushu’s main agricultural production areas.
inheritor of Tibetan clothing making technique in Lhasa, China's Xizang
An inheritor of Tibetan clothing making technique, a regional intangible cultural heritage, Losang Monlam has dedicated over four decades to passing on the craft
Nyingchi in Xizang pioneers high-altitude eco-farming
Beyond economic gains, the initiatives have had a social impact. In 2024, the company reported revenue of 10.29 million yuan, up 79% from 2021, while employee wages rose 39% over the same period.
Rail logistics spurs China-Nepal trade
The smooth delivery not only highlights the expanding variety of products in China-Nepal trade, but also underscores the efficiency of cross-border railway logistics channels connecting China and South Asian nations,
Rapid GDP growth of Xizang highlights huge development potential
The economy of Xizang Autonomous Region grew at the fastest pace in China during the first half of 2025, with gross domestic product rising 7.2% year-on-year to 138.27 billion yuan (about $19.27 billion), according to official data released this week.
Shangri-La balances mushroom bounty with sustainability efforts
As dawn's light filtered through mist-shrouded pines in the rain-freshened woods behind Tanglangding village in Shangri-La city, Southwest China's Yunnan province, Zhang Jianhong moved with practiced silence.
Traditional handicrafts of Tibetan carpet weaving inject momentum into rural revitalization in NW China
An employee works on a Tibetan carpet at a workshop of Shengyuan carpet group in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 21, 2025.
Xizang delivery reform saves time and money
When Ngawang Chophel ordered a down jacket online, he knew better than to expect it to arrive the next day. In his remote village in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region,
Exploring growing yak industry in Ngari Prefecture, Xizang
In recent years, Hor Township established a specialized cooperative for yak breeding. Grazing areas are allocated based on local natural conditions, and yak milk is processed and sold.
Community-led grassland project reshapes rural economy in Xizang
In a windswept stretch of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a community-led greening effort is transforming barren desert into productive pasture, providing herders with a more stable source of income.
Rich salt resources boost villagers' income in Gegye County, China's Xizang
This photo taken on July 20, 2025 shows the products of a crude salt processing plant in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.