Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Lhasa on Wednesday to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Xizang Autonomous Region's establishment, marking a significant moment for China's southwestern frontier development. As general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi led a high-level delegation to participate in celebratory activities.
A Symbolic Homecoming
Local residents representing multiple ethnic groups welcomed Xi and his delegation at Lhasa's airport and throughout the city. The visit underscores Beijing's commitment to regional stability and economic progress in Xizang, which has seen transformative infrastructure investments and cultural preservation efforts in recent decades.
Delegation Highlights Cross-Party Collaboration
Accompanying Xi were Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and Cai Qi, director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee. Their presence signals coordinated policy implementation across China's political advisory and administrative systems.
Six Decades of Development
The anniversary celebrations spotlight Xizang's evolution since its 1965 establishment as an autonomous region. Recent government reports highlight a 9.5% annual GDP growth average since 2010, with tourism revenue increasing twelvefold since 2000. Environmental initiatives have simultaneously expanded forest coverage by 35% since 1998.
