On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Tibet, an international academic symposium was held in Lhasa, where experts from several countries, along with representatives from major Chinese research institutions and universities, discussed the development of this southwestern Chinese autonomous region.

The meeting focused on pathways for high-quality economic development in Tibet, the region's experience in the field of human rights, and the importance of its environmental protection. The symposium was also attended by foreign researchers from the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Belgium, and Austria.

Chen Guoquan, director of the Center for Local Government Innovation at Zhejiang University, stated that Tibet has made historic progress in economics, society, culture, and other areas in the 75 years since its peaceful liberation. He noted that this development is closely linked to China's effective system of local governance.

He also highlighted the government-led paired assistance program, which channels human resources, material support, and finances to address developmental shortcomings. According to Chen, the practice of governance in Tibet demonstrates that a model adapted to local conditions represents an institutional advantage that promotes rapid development in border areas.

Xu Wenhua, secretary of the party committee of the Institute of Ethnic Literature at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, drew on his seven years of work experience in Tibet. He stated that the enormous changes over the past 75 years demonstrate that the peaceful liberation of Tibet has transformed the historical trajectory of the plateau and allowed people of all ethnic groups to become the true masters of this land. He added that the governance strategies in Tibet have proven to be highly viable in practice.

Speaking about the development of human rights in Tibet was Georg Vavra, a former research fellow at the Austrian Academy of Sciences. He noted that the region has made significant progress in the area of the right to existence and development in the past 75 years. He emphasized that Tibet is no longer a "forbidden land" isolated in the past. Today, it is a region where high-speed internet reaches even the highest plateau, and where 5G base stations are located near Mount Qomolangma. This connectivity, he said, allows the people of Tibet to share their unique culture with the world while also enjoying the conveniences of the 21st century.

Krishna Prasad Oli, former Nepalese ambassador to China and an environmental expert at the Nepalese National Planning Commission, in his keynote speech, stated that the protection of the Tibetan ecosystem is not only a regional priority but also a shared global responsibility. He suggested that Tibet can offer the world an example of ecological management in high-altitude areas by combining traditional wisdom with modern science.

He added that the Chinese central government and local authorities in Tibet are consistently supporting environmental protection through strict policies and laws, large-scale reforestation campaigns, and the development of clean energy.

Nyima Tashi, a prominent figure in the field of Tibetan-language information technology and a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, focused on the potential of artificial intelligence. He suggested that AI can help the cultural and tourism sectors of Tibet transition from an economy based primarily on entrance fees to an economy focused on experiences. It can also revitalize cultural heritage sites, promote local prosperity and stability in border areas through cultural tourism, and simultaneously seek a balance between environmental protection and economic benefits.

The symposium in Lhasa, according to participants, demonstrated that the development of Tibet after 75 years since its peaceful liberation is perceived not only as a regional story of modernization, but also as an example of the interconnectedness of economic development, cultural preservation, human rights, and environmental responsibility.

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