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Lhasa wetland reserve recognized as world's highest altitude wetland
The Lhalu Wetland National Nature Reserve in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, has officially been recognized by the World Record Certification Agency (WRCA) as the world's highest-altitude urban natural wetland, authorities announced on Saturday in Lhasa.
Xizang's first ultra-high voltage power link begins operations
A converter station at an altitude of 3,720 meters completed a 168-hour trial run on Thursday, marking the launch of the first ultra-high voltage (UHV) power transmission project in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
China's emphasis on green electricity powers global energy transition
In China, the world's largest electricity consumer, one in every three kilowatt-hours of electricity comes from green energy sources, powering daily life while reshaping the national and global energy and industrial landscapes.
High on the plateau, guardians keep watch over pristine wilderness
Before dawn breaks over the no-man's land, a patrol team is already on the move to ensure protection of one of China's most remote and ecologically vital sanctuaries.
Butter Lamp Festival held in Ganden monastery.
December 14th, also known as October 25th in the Tibetan calendar, is the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism's Butter Lamp Festival. In Gandan monastery, the ancestral temple of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region
Traditional Tibetan medicine gains modern appeal
After completing a herbal bath at a Tibetan hospital in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Tsewang Dondrup was preparing to undergo Horme therapy -- a traditional Tibetan treatment similar to moxibustion -- under his doctor's guidance.
Wild animals thrive at Changtang National Nature Reserve in China's Xizang
This photo taken on July 16, 2025 shows a brown bear pictured at the Changtang National Nature Reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
Over 58,000 tourist resources identified in Xizang
Over the past two years, more than 58,000 tourist resources have been identified in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, including over 31,000 newly discovered and recognized resources.
Highest passenger station along Qinghai-Xizang Railway opens
Drakmuk Railway Station, situated at an altitude of 4,721 meters on the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, began passenger services on Thursday, making it the highest-altitude passenger station along the railway line on "the roof of the world."
Gathering held in Xizang to mark 30th anniversary of Panchen Rinpoche enthronement
A gathering was held on Tuesday at Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the enthronement of Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, according to Xizang Daily.
Highest passenger station along Qinghai-Xizang Railway opens
Drakmuk Railway Station, situated at an altitude of 4,721 meters on the Qinghai-Xizang Railway, began passenger services on Thursday, making it the highest-altitude passenger station along the railway line on "the roof of the world."
Researcher finds home for the soul in Xizang
Niu Xue, a college teacher in Wuhan, Hubei province, has visited the Xizang autonomous region at least once a year for the past 21 years, recording the region's changes with his camera and bringing the mysterious land closer to his students.
Xizang: A model of development, prosperity and minority welfare
Xizang, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural traditions, has long become a target of Western smear campaigns and falsehoods about China.
Flamingos winter in Yancheng City, E China's Jiangsu
This photo taken on Dec. 8, 2025 shows flamingos resting in Tiaozini wetland in Dongtai of Yancheng City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Recently a flock of flamingos arrived here to overwinter.
Permafrost collapse study helps preserve Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecosystem
A new study by Chinese scientists has advanced understanding of the mechanism and impact of permafrost collapse, particularly thaw slumps, on the alpine ecosystem of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, according to the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
China's Northeast feels benefit of Qinghai's solar power supply
Northwest China's Qinghai province, a major clean energy hub, sent its first batch of renewable electricity to the country's northeastern region through a multi-provincial grid coordination mechanism on Monday.
Chinese scientists explore alpine ecosystem carbon cycling responses to climate change
Chinese scientists have proposed new insights into how alpine ecosystem carbon cycling may respond to long-term climate change via a long-term study of plant phenological events in alpine grasslands, according to the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology (NWIPB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Film on development of China's highest county to hit screen
A film depicting the developmental journey of Tsonyi, China's highest-altitude county in Xizang Autonomous Region, is scheduled for nationwide release on Dec. 16.
Drawing a new vision for rural revitalization in snowy areas based on electricity
Since the launch of the five-year transition period to consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation and effectively integrate them with rural revitalization, Xizang Electric Power, the State Grid, has played an exciting era of consolidating the achievements of poverty alleviation and promoting rural revitalization on a snowy plateau
In China's far west, young entrepreneurs are brewing a new future
On the roof of the world, where thin air brushes against snow-capped peaks, a new aroma is joining the scents of pine and frost: freshly ground coffee. In the far reaches of western China, a wave of young entrepreneurs from the Pamir frontier to the back alleys of Lhasa is quietly reshaping the rhythm of the plateaus.
Cloned Zhangmu calf survives in good health in Lhasa, China's Xizang
According to the third national survey of livestock and poultry genetic resources conducted in 2021, there were just 19 heads of Zhangmu cattle in Xizang's Xigaze City.
Record-high parcel volume reflects China's economic vitality
In Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, a citizen surnamed Li received a parcel recently. It was a smart learning tablet he had purchased via China's leading online shopping platform JD.com.