Economy
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.
Black goat breeding boosts rural economy in Banbar County, China's Xizang
southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. The constant flow of glacial meltwater and rich medicinal herb resources make the county of Banbar an ideal place to raise black goats
China's SOEs to invest over 317 billion yuan for Xizang's development
A total of 16 centrally administered state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have pledged their support for the development of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, with 75 investment deals worth 317.5 billion yuan (about 44.4 billion U.S. dollars) concluded.
Ancient Salt Sheep Road rejuvenates in modern Xizang
The Yanhu Township is one of the key nodes of the ancient Salt Sheep Road which dates back to over 1,000 years.
Lingka economy stimulates new vitality in rural areas
In recent years, the Xizang Autonomous Region has given full play to its advantages in ecological resources and created a number of distinctive ecological Lingka
Lhasa Beer Festival blends tradition with modernity
The 2025 Lhasa Beer Festival kicked off on Saturday evening at the North Square of Wangfujing in Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region.
Qinghai pioneers green growth with ecology-first strategy
Standing at the heart of a 609-sq-km photovoltaic park located in the Talatan Gobi Desert in Gonghe County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, China Arab TV correspondent Ayoub Bechrouri enthusiastically began recording his report with his smartphone.
Xizang high-altitude apples gain global market share
At an apple base in Bepa Town of Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which sits at an altitude over 3,000 meters, Lin Chuanqing, head of a local apple business, was busy inspecting the growth of apples.
Village in SW China's Xizang thrives on peach blossoms
ala village in Nyingchi town, Bayi district of Nyingchi city, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, is known for its peach blossoms.
Xizang achieves self-sufficiency in eggs with world's highest layer farm
Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has achieved complete self-sufficiency in fresh egg production, as its largest modern layer farm commenced full operations in Shannan City on Friday.
Xizang villagers: Striving for a happier life with Xi's care
Four years ago, President Xi Jinping visited Kala village in Xizang autonomous region, praising its cleanliness and calling for the protection of its wild peach forests.
Village in SW China's Xizang thrives on peach blossoms
Kala village in Nyingchi town, Bayi district of Nyingchi city, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, is known for its peach blossoms.
Summer pastures migration starts for herders in Qilian County, China's Qinghai
In midsummer, herders in Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, migrate their livestock hundreds of miles from winter pastures to summer pastures located over 3,700 meters above sea level, to spend the summer pasture life lasting for over 40 days.
Across China: Walnut trees on plateau bear ecological, economic fruits
On the winding mountain paths, Liu Liping, from the plateau walnut industry research institute of Yangtze University, swiftly removed a label from her coat and carefully attached it to a newly grafted walnut branch.
Revitalized China-Nepal border trade brings prosperity
At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dundrup Tsering, a businessman from Nepal, waited at Lektse Port in the city of Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, carrying two large bags.
Xizang's foreign trade rises 13.2% in first five months of 2025
Xizang autonomous region recorded a total foreign trade value of 3.85 billion yuan ($535 million) from January to May, a year-on-year increase of 13.2 percent.
E-commerce opens broader markets for Xizang specialties
In southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, a county perched at an altitude of 3,800 meters is embracing the digital era through livestreaming.
Science revives ancient walnut forests, boosts incomes in SW China's Xizang
On a winding mountain road in Zhaxi Dinggang village, Gyaca county, Shannan city, in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region