The black-necked crane, a species under first-class state protection in China, mainly inhabits plateau meadows and marshes at an altitude of 2,500 to 5,000 meters.
The Xizang autonomous region remains one of the best places in the world in terms of ecological quality, according to its 2023 Environmental Bulletin, which was released on Wednesday.
The environmental quality situation in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region is generally stable and improving, and it is still one of the regions with the best environmental qualities in the world, said the regional ecology and environment department on Wednesday.
An afforestation project in the mountains to the north and south of Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region, is building a greener place for residents, the region's authorities said recently.
In the rugged highlands of Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, a remarkable transformation has been taking place ever since its peaceful liberation on May 23, 1951.
The Xizang autonomous region reported a total import and export value of 2.78 billion yuan ($384 million) in the first four months of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 201 percent, according to the customs office in Lhasa, the regional capital city.
Boarding schools in the Xizang autonomous region have provided children with equal opportunities for access to education, while respecting the culture and language of the Tibetan ethnic group, according to a group of foreign experts.
The life of people in Xizang has dramatically improved with convenient living conditions and better employment opportunities, said a group of international experts during a visit to Xizang.
