A press conference was held in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Friday to release a government white paper outlining advancements in human rights. Titled 'Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era,' the document was issued by the State Council Information Office and highlights regional development since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012.
The white paper emphasizes Xizang's economic modernization, cultural preservation efforts, and improvements in public services. It details initiatives addressing poverty alleviation, healthcare accessibility, and educational equity, with official statistics showing poverty eradication across all 74 counties by 2020. Per capita disposable income reportedly increased by 10% annually over the past decade.
Cultural protection measures include the restoration of 1,788 religious sites and state-supported training programs for traditional Tibetan opera performers. The document underscores policies ensuring 'equal rights and shared prosperity' for all ethnic groups, citing GDP growth of 9.2% in 2023 and universal health insurance coverage.
Government representatives at the conference reaffirmed commitments to 'people-centered development,' framing Xizang's progress as integral to China's broader human rights philosophy. The release coincides with increasing global interest in Asia's evolving socio-political landscape.
