The Xinjiang-Xizang Railway Co Ltd was established on Aug 7, as the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System showed. It marks a significant step in the development of one of China's most advanced transport projects.
In the 60 years since the Xizang autonomous region's establishment, local education has developed dramatically, reflected in the improved facilities, teaching environment and quality, and education investment, according to the head of the regional education department.
More than 100 riders from 17 teams, including eight international squads and nine from across China, are competing in the Sixth China Xizang Trans-Himalaya International Cycling Race.
A freight train carrying 18 40-foot containers loaded with 486 metric tons of goods arrived at Shigatse West Station in the Xizang autonomous region recently, marking another milestone in China-Nepal trade cooperation, said China Railway Qinghai-Xizang Group.
Dingri county in the Xizang autonomous region is leveraging world-renowned Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, to build a thriving cultural and tourism sector under its "Roof of the World" brand.
The number of trips made by overseas visitors to the Xizang autonomous region nearly doubled last year as the region aims to become a world-class tourist destination, a senior official of the region said on Aug 5.