More than 60 merchants from Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and Afghanistan can be found at a 10-day imported products fair in the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, which began on Thursday.
Champa Yangjen, a deputy to the Xizang Autonomous Regional People's Congress and vice-president of Xizang University, said the infrastructure improvement in universities reflects the high-quality development of education in the Xizang autonomous region in recent years, Xizang TV reported.
The Xizang autonomous region will incorporate six regions enriched with unique natural landscapes and abundant biodiversity into its national park plan, Xizang Daily reported.
Karma Tsetan has been elected the region's chairman, as announced at the third session of the 12th People's Congress of the Xizang autonomous region on Wednesday, Xizang Daily reported.
The per capita disposable income of rural residents in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region saw the fastest growth in the country in 2024, nearing the national average, a remarkable accomplishment considering the region's challenging plateau conditions.
Tenzin Ngodrub, a deputy to the Xizang Autonomous Regional People's Congress, has called for increased support for disabled individuals, emphasizing improved subsidies and job training.
The GDP of the Xizang autonomous region totaled 276.49 billion yuan ($37.96 billion) in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 6.3 percent, officials said Tuesday during a news conference on the region's overall economic performance.
A search and rescue dog from Chongqing has captured online attention thanks to its rescue efforts across several villages in Lhatse county, Shigatse of the Xizang autonomous region. Photos of the dog, named Lightening Jr, posing with local children have been widely shared.
