In the six decades since the establishment of the Xizang autonomous region, the increase in life expectancy from 35.5 years to 72.5 years stands out as a powerful testament to the progress the region has made.
The rights and living standards of women and children in the Xizang autonomous region have improved significantly over recent decades, regional authorities said at a news conference on Sept 5.
The first green power transaction between Shanghai and the Xizang autonomous region was recently completed, with clean energy generated in Southwest China now connected to Shanghai's power supply, according to the State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Co.
China held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging the country's commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and uncertainties.
Lhokha city in China's Xizang autonomous region has seen sweeping improvements in infrastructure, industry, living standards and environmental protection over the past 60 years, local officials said on Monday.