This year marks the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Tibet. This day is forever remembered by the people of the snowy plateau —
On May 23, 1951, the signing of the “Agreement on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet Between the Central People’s Government and the Local Government of Tibet” proclaimed the peaceful liberation of Tibet. Since then, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China and within the great family of the socialist motherland, the people of Tibet have embarked on a broad path of unity, progress, and development.
Entering the new era, Tibet has stepped into a historical period of the best development, the greatest changes, and the most tangible benefits for people of all ethnic groups. This snowy plateau carries the deep care of General Secretary Xi Jinping.
In July 2021, the snowy plateau was abuzz — General Secretary Xi Jinping came to Tibet to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its peaceful liberation and conducted inspections and research. As General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the People’s Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, it was the first time in the history of the Party and the state that such a high-level leader came to Tibet to celebrate the peaceful liberation. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized: “This is to express the Central Committee’s support for work in Tibet and its care for the cadres and people of all ethnic groups in Tibet.”
In August 2025, General Secretary Xi Jinping led a central delegation to attend the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Leading a central delegation to Tibet for this purpose as General Secretary, President, and Chairman was also a first in the history of the Party and the state.
These two “firsts” are full of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s high regard for work in Tibet and his deep affection for the cadres and people of all ethnic groups.
As early as 1998, Comrade Xi Jinping, then Deputy Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee, came to Tibet to accompany and send off aid-Tibet cadres. The high standard of sending aid-Tibet cadres accompanied by a deputy provincial party secretary left a deep impression on the cadres and people of Tibet. Comrade Xi Jinping’s words warmed hearts: “Matters concerning Nyingchi Prefecture are matters concerning our province.” “We must send the best cadres, selecting the finest among the best.”
Time flows, but true feelings remain unchanged.
After becoming General Secretary of the Party, at his first participation in the National Two Sessions in 2013, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the Tibet delegation. Over the years, the General Secretary has deployed and planned work in Tibet from the strategic height of coordinating both domestic and international situations, issuing a series of important instructions and directives, and pouring immense effort into Tibet’s development —
On promoting high-quality development in Tibet, he pointed out: “All development must be given the significance of promoting national unity and progress, must be given the significance of improving people’s livelihoods and consolidating popular support, and must be conducive to enhancing the sense of gain, happiness, and security of people of all ethnic groups.”
Regarding ethnic unity, he emphasized: “Cadres of all ethnic groups should cherish unity as they cherish their own eyes, forming a strong synergy where everyone thinks and works together.”
Deploying aid-Tibet work, he set clear requirements: “The Central Committee’s support for Tibet and the whole nation’s support for Tibet are consistent policies of the Party Central Committee, which must be adhered to long-term, with experiences carefully summarized to open up new prospects for aid-Tibet work.”
Encouraging Tibetan herders: “I hope you will continue to carry forward the spirit of loving the country and guarding the border, inspiring more herders to take root in the snowy frontier like the galsang flower, becoming guardians of the sacred land and builders of a happy homeland.” …
The galsang flower blooms; the road is as smooth as a whetstone; happiness is long-lasting.
Following the direction set by General Secretary Xi Jinping, Tibet, together with the rest of the country, has won the battle against poverty and built a moderately prosperous society in all respects. Tibet has achieved historic accomplishments in economic and social development, historic changes in the cause of ethnic unity and progress, and a historic leap in the people’s living standards, with the snowy plateau showing vibrant vitality.
On the new journey of Chinese-style modernization, General Secretary Xi Jinping has expressed hopes for Tibet: “Jointly build the Chinese national community and write a new chapter for a beautiful Tibet”; he has
