Construction of China's largest photovoltaic industrial park has begun in Samdrubze district of Shigatse, Tibet autonomous region, with the project expected to house 2,000 families from poverty-stricken areas, local anti-poverty authorities said on Thursday.
From January to March, Tibet welcomed 1.06 million tourists, up 49.5 percent from a year ago. Total tourism revenue also rose 47 percent to 1.26 billion yuan ($198 million), according to the regional Tourism Development Commission Sunday.
More than 83,400 km of roads in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region are regularly maintained, up from some 59,700 km five years ago, local authorities said Thursday.
China on Friday expressed opposition to a U.S. Senate resolution on the reincarnation of Dalai Lama, saying it has interfering in China's internal affairs.
Aerial photo taken on April 15, 2018 shows a kick-off ceremony for tourism season held in Gongbo'gyamda county, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, April 15, 2018.