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Journalists from 22 countries visit China's Tibet

Journalists from 22 countries visit China's Tibet

Nearly 30 journalists from 22 countries concluded a five-day trip to southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Saturday, during which they interviewed local residents and officials, and witnessed the region's robust development and diverse culture.

Mt. Cho Oyu expedition conducive to Tibet's ecological protection

Mt. Cho Oyu expedition conducive to Tibet's ecological protection

A Chinese expedition team has been conducting research around Mount Cho Oyu since the end of September and reached its summit on Oct. 1, obtaining abundant scientific results that are thought to be conducive to the protection of the "roof of the world."

Tibet's foreign trade up 72.5 pct in first 8 months

Tibet's foreign trade up 72.5 pct in first 8 months

Total foreign trade of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region expanded 72.5 percent year on year in the first eight months of the year, the regional government said Thursday.

Xi stresses WTO reform, opening-up

Xi stresses WTO reform, opening-up

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, underlined on Wednesday Beijing's commitment to actively and comprehensively participate in the reform of the World Trade Organization and in making adjustments to international economic and trade rules.

Giving the Games a green and clean sheen

Giving the Games a green and clean sheen

All of the 19th Asiad's competition venues are using renewable energy, according to organizers, as part of the city's mission to host the first carbon-neutral Asian Games.

Local focus gives village competitive advantage

Local focus gives village competitive advantage

The small village of Sangthak in the Tibet autonomous region has gravitated to a few key industries to take advantage of its local conditions and lift itself out of poverty.

National Day holiday boom drives up ticket, hotel bookings across country

National Day holiday boom drives up ticket, hotel bookings across country

The holiday bonanza begins with Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday and runs through Oct 6. According to industry insiders and travel agencies, the eight days will see a travel boom, with millions of people moving between destinations around the country to make the most of the Golden Week.

Lhasa, Tibet, turning green; more to come

Lhasa, Tibet, turning green; more to come

Forty-three million seedlings of various types have been planted on more than 21,200 hectares of land in the northern and southern mountains of Lhasa, Tibet, regional authorities said on Thursday at a news conference.

Village in Tibet celebrates farmers' harvest

Village in Tibet celebrates farmers' harvest

To celebrate the sixth Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival that fell on Saturday, Mar village in Doilungdechen district of western Lhasa in the Tibet autonomous region, organized a fun and ancient event, with Tibetan farmers dressed their newest gathering together for a series of activities.

Beijing Olympic spirit on tour

Beijing Olympic spirit on tour

Supported by the Beijing Olympic City Development Promotion Association, a touring exhibition highlighting the spirit of the Beijing Winter Olympics arrived in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, on Wednesday.

Xi inspects Jinhua in east China's Zhejiang Province

Xi inspects Jinhua in east China's Zhejiang Province

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the city of Jinhua in east China's Zhejiang Province on Wednesday morning.

Xi inspects Shaoxing in east China's Zhejiang Province

Xi inspects Shaoxing in east China's Zhejiang Province

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspected the city of Shaoxing in east China's Zhejiang Province on Wednesday afternoon.

Overlooking the Dujun Grand Canyon in Nagqu, Tibet

Overlooking the Dujun Grand Canyon in Nagqu, Tibet

The Dujun Grand Canyon Scenic Area is situated in the southeastern part of Lhari County, Tibet, approximately 55 kilometers away from the county seat, along National Highway 349.

China's economic growth defies Western naysayers

China's economic growth defies Western naysayers

China's retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of consumption strength, went up 4.6 percent year on year in August, 2.1 percentage points faster than the previous month, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed last Friday.

Talent in focus at 1st Golden Panda Awards

Talent in focus at 1st Golden Panda Awards

At a glittering ceremony in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Wednesday evening, the first Golden Panda Awards recognized outstanding talent and creativity in the world of film and television.

Flourishing flora and fauna a great example of Qinghai's ecological efforts

Flourishing flora and fauna a great example of Qinghai's ecological efforts

Located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which is known as the "Third Pole of the Earth", Northwest China's Qinghai province has been a key barrier for ecological security in Asia and the wider world. Through 10 years of efforts, the province has become a model for building up ecological civilization and harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.