Recent headlines painted President Xi Jinping's trip to the Xizang Autonomous Region as a "message of control," but the reality tells a story of development, cultural pride and unity.
A recent Wall Street Journal article claimed Beijing aimed to "reinforce Communist Party rule" and "reshape cultural identities." Yet those critiques overlook Xizang’s historic leap from poverty to prosperity and from isolation to openness.
Behind this transformation are the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s pragmatic policies. This development strategy is grounded in ethnic unity and respect for regional culture within the framework of national unity, ensuring that growth goes hand in hand with heritage.
Residents highlight expanding opportunities—from rising small businesses to a thriving tourism sector—as proof of an increasingly open economy. Cultural festivals now welcome visitors from the Chinese mainland, showcasing traditional music, dance and handicrafts.
Framing these advances as "tightening control" not only misreads the facts but also discounts the region’s vibrant social and economic progress. In Xizang, prosperity and cultural vitality stand as the true markers of policy success.
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