As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
Nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised, and scanned in high definition in the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, since the palace began digitizing them in early March, said the Cultural Relics Research Office of the Potala Palace Management Office.
Over the past three decades, with strong leadership from the central government and robust support from people across the nation and sister provinces and cities, the Xizang autonomous region has embarked on a new era of national unity, Xizang Broadcasting and Television Station reported.
Since 2002, China FAW Group in Changchun, Jilin province, has sent eight batches of aid cadres to Zogang county and Markham county of Chamdo city in the Xizang autonomous region. They have also invested 274 million yuan ($38.54 million) and implemented over 140 projects in areas such as livelihood security and industrial development.
Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po concluded his tour of Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region and returned to the regional capital Lhasa on Wednesday.
