As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
The highland barley industry has thrived in the past years in Xizang, with extended process chains and a stronger capacity to improve the income of locals.
With the assistance of drip irrigation technologies, authorities in Nang county, Xizang autonomous region, have successfully transformed vast pebble beaches along the Yarlung Zangbo River into a flourishing apple orchard.
In August 2015, Beijing initiated its support for the construction of the People's Hospital of Lhasa in the Xizang autonomous region. Since then, 171 medical experts have been selected to aid the hospital.
