The Chinese central authorities issued a joint congratulatory message on Thursday commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Xizang Autonomous Region, highlighting its socioeconomic progress and cultural preservation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
The message, signed by the CPC Central Committee, the National People's Congress Standing Committee, the State Council, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, and the Central Military Commission, praised Xizang's transformation since its "peaceful liberation" in 1951. It emphasized the region's integration into national development strategies, with GDP growing over 100-fold since 1965 and poverty eradication achieved in 2019.
Analysts note Xizang's role as a case study in China's regional autonomy framework, balancing infrastructure modernization with efforts to protect Tibetan Buddhism and traditional practices. Tourism revenue surged 35% year-on-year in 2023, reflecting growing global interest in the Himalayan region's cultural heritage.
The statement reaffirmed commitments to "ethnic unity, social stability, and ecological conservation" while advancing Xizang's connectivity through projects like the Sichuan-Tibet Railway. International observers will monitor how these developments align with broader Asian economic trends and cross-border sustainability initiatives.
