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Peak performers set their sights high

Peak performers set their sights high

Before the Shenzhou XV crew returned to Earth after spending 186 days on China's space station, they sent a reply letter to Earth, and the recipient was Tsering Dargye.

Xi, Xiomara Castro chart course for China-Honduras ties at historic meeting

Xi, Xiomara Castro chart course for China-Honduras ties at historic meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held talks with visiting President of the Republic of Honduras Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento in Beijing, pledging to work with Honduras to steer the bilateral relationship toward greater development from a strategic and long-term perspective and to turn their vision of cooperation into tangible results for the greater benefit of the two peoples.

Tibet Story: Tibetan opera hits high notes among youngsters

Tibet Story: Tibetan opera hits high notes among youngsters

Standing in the middle of the stage, Dampa Phuntsok, 13, sang a melody from a centuries-old Tibetan opera. His young but vibrant voice enlivened the Dzongyab Lukhang Park at the foot of the majestic Potala Palace in Lhasa.

Schools foster inclusive education

Schools foster inclusive education

Boarding schools in China have been helping the government promote inclusive education and have made a significant contribution to the global poverty reduction goals outlined in the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, while providing a valuable reference for the world, particularly developing countries, to ensure children enjoy the right to education.

This Tibetan bee doesn't sting

This Tibetan bee doesn't sting

Researchers recently discovered a new species — a stingless bee — in Metog county of the Tibet autonomous region, Tibet Daily reported.

Children in Tibet enjoy better education resources

Children in Tibet enjoy better education resources

The primary school of Zhaxizom Township is the closest school to Mount Qomolangma, with a distance of just over 40 kilometers. To meet the various needs of the students, the school has established interest classes such as piano, information technology, art, broadcasting, sports, dance, and handicrafts.

Tibetan craftsman repairs palm-leaf books to preserve old texts

Tibetan craftsman repairs palm-leaf books to preserve old texts

At Truzing Palace of Norbulingka, a world heritage site in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, thousands of ancient books featuring various themes are stored on shelves. All the old books are preserved by a unique binding technique using two wooden clamping planks wrapped in pieces of cloth.

Xi urges sustained efforts to curb desertification

Xi urges sustained efforts to curb desertification

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for sustained efforts to create new miracles in tackling desertification.

Why did President Xi visit this forest farm?

Why did President Xi visit this forest farm?

President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited a forest farm in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Why did he make a stop on this particular location and what does this forestry area have to reveal?

Xi stresses cultural advancement in letter to forum

Xi stresses cultural advancement in letter to forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the first Forum on Building up China's Cultural Strength, which opened Wednesday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.

China's Tibet saw stable, improved ecological environment in 2022

China's Tibet saw stable, improved ecological environment in 2022

Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region released its latest report on the region's ecological environment on Monday. The report showed that Tibet remained one of the best regions in the world in regard to the ecological environment quality in 2022.

Environment in Tibet remains in good health

Environment in Tibet remains in good health

he Tibet autonomous region continues to rank among the best places in the world for ecological quality, and its ecological and environmental quality are generally in good condition, according to the region's 2022 Environmental Bulletin, which was released on Monday.

Opera honors unsung heroes

Opera honors unsung heroes

For many Chinese people, the Jinyintan grassland in Qinghai province may not ring a bell, but they are likely to have heard of the classic song, In a Faraway Place, written by composer Wang Luobin after his visit to the area.

Cozy coffee house blends into Tibetan life

Cozy coffee house blends into Tibetan life

One sunny morning in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, Gongsang Dekyi, owner of the Kakimo Cafe, was busy preparing to open for the day. The cozy environment and tasty coffee have made the cafe a popular hangout for young residents in the city.

GLOBALink | Xi's care for

GLOBALink | Xi's care for "water tower"

Sanjiangyuan in Qinghai contains the headwaters of China's three major rivers. President Xi Jinping underlines the importance of preserving the area and has shown deep care for how it has integrated ecological protection with improvements to local people's livelihoods.

Yellow River floodplain revived by ecological restoration

Yellow River floodplain revived by ecological restoration

Sun Huizhi's eatery was built from two and a half converted cargo-train carriages. Structures that were once used to carry coal are now packed with customers enjoying local specialty food, such as mutton, beef and meatballs.