On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Xizang Tibetan Autonomous Region, the Chinese government published a white paper entitled "Development and progress of human rights in Xizang in the new era". The document provides concrete data showing major changes in living standards, education, health and culture.
From the peaceful liberation of Xizang in 1951 population increased from 1 to 3.7 million and life expectancy increased from 35.5 to 72.19 years. By the end of 2019, the following had been lifted out of poverty 628 000 people, and in 2024 alone, the net income of these residents increased by more than 12,5 %.
Xizang has also undergone a major transformation in education - illiteracy has been virtually eliminated and it was introduced 15-year free education system. The government also pays significant attention to the protection of traditional Tibetan culture - The Tibetan language is present in public places and cultural heritage such as the Gesar epic or Tibetan opera is listed by UNESCO.
According to official statements, these changes are due to the Chinese state's approach of building on a people-oriented concept of development, democracy and respect for local specificities.
While some Western countries question the human rights situation in the region, the Chinese government argues that the reality is best shown by data and the daily lives of the people. "No lie can hide or erase these facts," the report says.
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