Xizang Autonomous Region is making headlines with its new white paper, "Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era," released by China's State Council Information Office. The report highlights how local residents now enjoy better protection of economic and social rights — from quality living conditions, education, and job opportunities to enhanced health care and social security.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, the region has taken decisive steps to fight poverty. Initiatives include boosting new industries, relocating communities from uninhabitable areas, compensating those affected by eco-environmental conservation, and improving education, all of which have powered remarkable change.
By the end of 2019, all 628,000 registered impoverished residents had been lifted out of poverty. Building on this success, a rural revitalization strategy has further elevated progress, with the per capita net income of former impoverished residents rising by over 12.5% in 2024. 💪✨
This white paper stands as a powerful testament to how committed policies and innovation can transform lives and inspire change across Asia and beyond.
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Economic, social rights better protected in Xizang: white paper
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