The Xizang autonomous region is poised to accelerate its digital transformation and promote high-tech industries under its ambitious plans for 2026.
The past five years have been an era of remarkable transformation and unprecedented progress for Xizang autonomous region, a period defined by rapid development and innovation, Karma Tsetan, chairman of the regional government, said on Saturday.
The Xizang autonomous region unveiled plans to expand its role as a high-level gateway to South Asia, underscoring its commitment to fostering deeper global connections. The plans were detailed in the 2026 Xizang government work report, which was released at the region's annual regional legislative session on Saturday.
In an innovative approach to civic education, student representatives from 11 local high schools recently attended a session of Shanghai's Hongkou district people's congress as special observers, gaining firsthand exposure to civic engagement and grassroots governance.
The economy of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region expanded at a steady clip during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), with fixed-asset investment and foreign trade growth among the highest in the country, officials said.
Nineteen provinces and municipalities across China provided 19.7 billion yuan (about $2.8 billion) in aid to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in 2025, focusing on economic growth and livelihood improvements, according to the ongoing regional legislative session.
Beijing has passed its first foundational and comprehensive regulation on elderly care, set to take effect on July 1, local authorities said at a news conference on Thursday.
Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province is gaining momentum as a rising hub for aerospace information and satellite internet, with expanding industrial clusters, growing enterprise chains and its first locally built satellite signaling faster development of high-end innovative industries.