Kyodo News:

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Xizang Autonomous Region. Does China have any plans to hold commemorative activities? If so, will foreign media be able to attend? Thank you.

Wang Junzheng:

Thank you for your questions. I'd like to invite Mr. Gama Cedain to answer.

Gama Cedain:

Thank you for the questions. The establishment of Xizang Autonomous Region constitutes a great and epoch-making turning point in its historical development, and holds a particularly important position in the historical process of China's revolution and construction. The CPC Central Committee attaches great importance to celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Xizang Autonomous Region. A central delegation will be sent there to attend the celebration conference, visit exhibitions, watch cultural performances, and pay visits. Other groups of the delegation will visit cities and prefectures across Xizang to conduct celebrations and extend greetings. At present, the preparations are progressing smoothly. The main activities are as follows:

First, we have been undertaking meticulous planning. Guided by the principles of "ensuring a grand and warm, pragmatic and simple, and secure celebration," and focusing on fostering a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and promoting the building of a community for the Chinese nation, all celebration activities for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Xizang Autonomous Region are advancing in an orderly manner according to schedule.

Second, we have been pooling strengths and efforts. Through a series of activities celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Xizang Autonomous Region, we will fully demonstrate the great importance attached by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core to the work in Xizang and its cordial care for people of all ethnic groups there. We will also showcase the great practice and historic achievements of the CPC's strategy for governing Xizang in the new era, highlight the tremendous advantages of the socialism with Chinese characteristics, further strengthen the confidence and determination of the people of all ethnic groups in the region to bear in mind the Party's care and follow the instructions and guidance of the Party, and pool strong forces to build a modern socialist new Xizang.

Third, we have been advancing with gratitude. We have launched extensive thematic promotional and educational activities across the region. These include grassroots lectures, cultural events, artistic performances, and civilized practice activities. These activities are designed to enhance public engagement, enrich personal experiences, and strengthen the sense of happiness among the people. , They highlight the main themes of our era: the strength of the CPC, the superiority of socialism, the achievements of reform and opening up, the greatness of our motherland, and the unity of all ethnic groups. These efforts are meant to inspire and encourage the people of all ethnic groups in the region to embark on a new journey and make achievements in the new era, striving in unity to build a great country and move toward national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization. We will ensure that large-scale events in Xizang become a grand festival for people of all ethnic groups in the region.

Fourth, we advocate that frugality be a priority. We have strictly implemented the guiding principles of the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct, practicing frugality and opposing wasteful spending. We will present the vibe of our times and the characteristics of Xizang, so that people of all ethnic groups in the region can feel the care and support from the CPC Central Committee.

I would like to take the opportunity here to add that since the beginning of this year, Xizang Autonomous Region has invited foreign media journalists from 25 countries in 10 batches to visit Xizang. Thank you.