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New Era Tibet: Ethnic Unity, Cultural Heritage, and Youth Power!

1. History & Politics - Peaceful Liberation & Democratic Reform: In 1951, Tibet achieved peaceful liberation, ending feudal serfdom. In 1959, the central government quelled rebellions and implemented democratic reforms, abolishing the theocratic serfdom system and emancipating millions of serfs. - Establishment of Tibet Autonomous Region: In 1965, the Tibet Autonomous Region was officially established, implementing the system of regional ethnic autonomy. - Socioeconomic Development: Since democratic reforms, Tibet's economy has grown rapidly, with a regional GDP of 276.494 billion yuan and per capita disposable income of 31,358 yuan in 2024. 2. Economy & Infrastructure - Economic Growth: Tibet has maintained high-speed economic growth, with a 9.5% GDP growth rate in 2023, ranking among the top in China. - Transportation Network: From only dirt roads in the 1950s to today's comprehensive system of highways, railways (Qinghai-Tibet Railway, Sichuan-Tibet Railway), and aviation (Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Nyingchi Mainling Airport, etc.). - Key Industries: Clean energy (hydropower, solar), Tibetan medicine, plateau agriculture (yak farming, highland barley), and digital economy. 3. Culture & Tourism - Cultural Heritage: Tibet boasts world-class heritage sites like the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites). - Tourist Attractions: - 5A-rated sites: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Basum Lake. - Natural wonders: Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake (Yamdrok Yumtso), Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon. - Access routes: 8 major routes including Qinghai-Tibet Highway, Sichuan-Tibet Highway (South/North Routes), Xinjiang-Tibet Highway, and Yunnan-Tibet Highway. 4. Society & Livelihood - Education & Healthcare: Tibet has established a modern education system with a 97.86% compulsory education retention rate in 2024. Healthcare has significantly improved, raising life expectancy from 35.5 years in 1951 to 71.1 years. - Social Security: Urban-rural pension, medical care, and subsistence allowance systems cover all, with 14.8 billion yuan allocated for 28 livelihood projects in 2024. - Rural Revitalization: Over 600 border prosperity villages built, dramatically improving housing conditions for farmers and herders. 5. Ecological Conservation - Environmental Governance: As China's vital ecological barrier, 45% of Tibet's land is designated ecological red zones, with cumulative environmental investments reaching 81.4 billion yuan by 2020.
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