Xi Jinping Stresses During Work Report Hearing by Tibet Autonomous Region Party Committee and Government

On the afternoon of August 20, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, who led the central delegation to attend the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region, listened to the work report of the Tibet Autonomous Region Party Committee and government in Lhasa and delivered an important speech.

On August 20, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, who led the central delegation to attend the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region, listened to the work report of the Tibet Autonomous Region Party Committee and government. He emphasized that Tibet must fully implement the Party’s strategy for governing Tibet in the new era, adhere to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development philosophy, solidly promote high-quality development, continue to thoroughly address the four major tasks of stability, development, ecology, and border strengthening, and strive to build a new socialist modern Tibet that is united, prosperous, civilized, harmonious, and beautiful.

Xi Jinping pointed out that over the 60 years since the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee and with the strong support of the people across the country, the Party Committee and government of the autonomous region have united and led the people of all ethnic groups in the region to work hard and forge ahead, upholding and improving the system of regional ethnic autonomy, deeply carrying out the anti-secession struggle, achieving remarkable major accomplishments in economic and social development, and witnessing earth-shaking changes on the plateau. Together with the rest of the country, Tibet has completed building a moderately prosperous society in all respects as scheduled and embarked on a new journey to fully build a modern socialist country. On behalf of the Party Central Committee, he extended warm congratulations and sincere greetings to the cadres and people of all ethnic groups in Tibet!

Xi Jinping emphasized that governing, stabilizing, and prospering Tibet must first ensure political stability, social stability, ethnic unity, and religious harmony in Tibet. It is necessary to further strengthen the sense of community of the Chinese nation and promote the construction of the Chinese national community, strengthen education and propaganda on the history of the Party, the history of New China, the history of reform and opening up, the history of socialist development, and the history of the development of the Chinese nation, widely publicize the brilliant achievements of the Tibet Autonomous Region over the past 60 years, tell the story of Tibet in the new era well, and guide cadres and people of all ethnic groups to continuously enhance the “five identities.” It is necessary to actively create a national model zone for ethnic unity and progress, promote and popularize the national common language and script, promote exchanges and integration among all ethnic groups, and promote two-way economic, cultural, and personnel exchanges between Tibet and the inland. In accordance with the requirements of systematically advancing the sinicization of religion in China and strengthening the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs, it is necessary to guide Tibetan Buddhism to adapt to the socialist society. It is necessary to strengthen Party building leadership, improve the social work system and mechanism, better serve and unite the masses, and consolidate the foundation of social governance.

Xi Jinping pointed out that Tibet’s development has its own characteristics, and it is necessary to promote high-quality development based on reality. It is necessary to develop plateau-specific advantageous industries according to local conditions, especially characteristic agriculture and animal husbandry and clean energy industries, continue to develop resource processing industries, actively develop modern service industries, and promote the integration of cultural and tourism industries. It is necessary to promote the construction of major projects such as the Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project and the Sichuan-Tibet Railway in a powerful, orderly, and effective manner. It is necessary to strengthen ecological civilization construction, synergistically promote carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth, and protect the “Roof of the World” and the “Asian Water Tower.” It is necessary to coordinate the promotion of new urbanization and comprehensive rural revitalization, consolidate and expand the achievements in poverty alleviation, solidly carry out livelihood work such as employment, education, medical and health care, social security, elderly care, and childcare, and

Тибетский автономный район

The Tibet Autonomous Region is an administrative division of China established in 1965, located on the Tibetan Plateau. It is historically and culturally significant as the center of Tibetan Buddhism, home to iconic landmarks like the Potala Palace. The region’s history is deeply intertwined with its spiritual traditions and its incorporation into the Yuan dynasty in the 13th century.

Лхаса

Lhasa is the historic capital of Tibet and a major site of Tibetan Buddhism, most famous for the Potala Palace, which was the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. The city has served as the religious and political center of Tibet for centuries. Its profound cultural significance is embodied in its many monasteries and temples, including the Jokhang Temple, which is considered the most sacred temple in Tibet.

Тибетское нагорье

The Tibetan Plateau, often called the “Roof of the World,” is a vast, high-altitude region in Central Asia and the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people. Historically, it was the center of the Tibetan Empire and is the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism, which has shaped its unique culture for centuries. It is renowned for its extreme elevation, breathtaking landscapes, and spiritual significance.

Крыша мира

“Крыша мира” (Roof of the World) is a historical nickname for the Pamir mountain region in Central Asia, primarily located in Tajikistan. This remote and high-altitude area has been a significant crossroads for ancient trade routes, including a branch of the Silk Road, for centuries. Its history is marked by the various empires and cultures that have traversed its challenging terrain.

Азиатская водонапорная башня

The Asian Water Tower is a historic industrial structure in Yekaterinburg, Russia, built in the 1920s. It is a prominent example of constructivist architecture from the early Soviet era, originally serving the city’s water supply system. Today, it is a recognized cultural landmark and a symbol of the city’s industrial heritage.

Гидроэнергетический проект Ярлунг Цангпо

The Yarlung Tsangpo Hydropower Project is a major hydroelectric initiative on the Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) in Tibet, China. It is part of long-term plans to harness the river’s immense potential for power generation, though its development has been the subject of ongoing study and geopolitical discussion due to its location and scale.

Цинхай-Тибетская железная дорога

The Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the world’s highest-altitude railway, connecting Xining in Qinghai Province to Lhasa in Tibet. Completed in 2006 after decades of planning and overcoming immense engineering challenges, it was built to facilitate transportation and economic development in the remote Tibetan Plateau. A significant portion of its track runs on permafrost, requiring specialized construction techniques to ensure stability.

Тибетский буддизм

Tibetan Buddhism is a major branch of Mahayana Buddhism that developed in Tibet, incorporating the teachings of Indian Buddhism along with indigenous Tibetan traditions. It is historically characterized by its unique system of reincarnating lamas, such as the Dalai Lama, and its vast canon of scriptures. Its history was profoundly shaped by figures like Padmasambhava, who helped establish Buddhism in Tibet in the 8th century.