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Xizang writes new chapter in development

Xizang writes new chapter in development

The founding of the Xizang autonomous region in September 1965 marked the beginning of a new chapter in the region's history, as people of all ethnic groups in Xizang embarked on the path of socialist construction and development together with the rest of the country. In the six decades since then, Xizang has made remarkable economic and social achievements, creating a new era in its development journey.

China's five autonomous regions see robust economic growth

China's five autonomous regions see robust economic growth

From 2020 to 2024, the combined GDP of China's five autonomous regions increased from 6.0129 trillion yuan ($869.35 billion) to 8.3766 trillion yuan, helping ethnic areas achieve high-quality development, Duan Yijun, an official from the National Ethnic Affairs Commission of China, revealed at a press conference on Monday.

China offers free preschool to 12M children this fall

China offers free preschool to 12M children this fall

China's phased free preschool education policy will cover all children in their final year of kindergartens nationwide, benefiting around 12 million people this autumn semester, a Ministry of Finance official said at a press briefing on Thursday.

Xizang keeps thriving since establishment 60 years ago

Xizang keeps thriving since establishment 60 years ago

Once a remote region with limited resources, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region now stands as a symbol of transformation, marking 60 years of economic growth and social development since its founding in 1965.

World Heritage sites bear new fruit

World Heritage sites bear new fruit

Visitors ride camels to tour the Xixia Imperial Tombs in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on July 13. Since the tombs were inscribed on the World Heritage List,

Summer in Dunhuang offers magical experiences

Summer in Dunhuang offers magical experiences

During the summer season, the rolling dunes of the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic area in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, shimmer with enchanting brilliance under the sunset

Panchen Rinpoche conducts Buddhist, social activities in Xizang's Qamdo, Nagqu

Panchen Rinpoche conducts Buddhist, social activities in Xizang's Qamdo, Nagqu

Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po visits a resident's home at a local village in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 23, 2025. Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po visited the cities of Qamdo and Nagqu in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region from July 7 to 23, attending a series of religious activities and carrying out social research

9 Chinese cities accredited as int'l wetland cities

9 Chinese cities accredited as int'l wetland cities

A total of nine Chinese cities were accredited as international wetland cities on Thursday during the opening of the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Smart system enhances protection of wildlife

Smart system enhances protection of wildlife

With just a few clicks, an engineer switched the live feed on a big screen from a view of about a dozen black-necked cranes foraging in alpine meadows in Nagqu in the Xizang autonomous region, to a glimpse of the majestic, glistening glaciers of Mount Kulha Dardong on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.