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Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
CGTN: China's Xizang Reaches Watershed Moment In Historic Transformation
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- An article from China Global Television Network (CGTN) spotlights the sweeping social and economic transformation of China's Xizang Autonomous Region, tracing its journey from a feudal theocracy to a modern, thriving society shaped by people-centred governance. The state-run media outlet emphasises that Xizang's progress cannot be viewed in isolation, framing its development as a shift from widespread serfdom — where 95 per cent of the population lived without land, education, or dignity — to citizen-led self-governance under China's system of regional ethnic autonomy. Citing government data, CGTN in a statement notes that as of 2025, ethnic minorities make up 89.2 per cent of Xizang's 42,000-plus National People's Congress deputies, with more than 57 per cent of township-level leadership roles held by minorities. Voter turnout exceeds 90 per cent at the grassroots level. The article also highlights major economic gains. Xizang's gross domestic product (GDP) rose from 174 million Chinese yuan (around US$24.3 million) in 1959 to more than 276 billion Chinese yuan (around US$38.5 billion) in 2024, with per capita disposable income exceeding 31,000 Chinese yuan (around US$4,300). (US$1=RM4.22) The significant transformation, resilience and renewal of the region are witnessing residents now enjoying a steadily rising quality of life, with average life expectancy climbing to 72.5 years in 2024. The region officially eliminated absolute poverty in 2019, lifting 628,000 people out of hardship. Education and healthcare reforms have also played a central role, with nine-year compulsory education now reaching 98 per cent of school-age children, and higher education enrolment topping 57 per cent. Local access to healthcare has improved dramatically, with insurance programmes covering most costs for major treatments. The region has also expanded its global ties. Trade links now span 140 countries and regions, while tourism drew 64 million visitors in 2024, generating 75 billion Chinese yuan in revenue. Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a high-level meeting, once called for further efforts to ensure national security and enduring peace and stability, steadily improve people's lives, maintain a good environment, solidify border defence and safeguard frontier security in Xizang. CGTN describes Xizang's transformation as a "rebirth" — a stark departure from its past and a reflection of policies focused on stability, development, and inclusion.
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
CCTV+: China Up Close: Zhejiang Tour Explores Pinghu
BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The third leg of the CGTN "China Up Close Series: Zhejiang Tour" recently arrived in Pinghu to see how this city is balancing economic growth with a modern creative edge. The China Up Close Series, launched in 2024 by China Global Television Network (CGTN), continues to showcase innovative-driven transformation in China. Since its debut in 2024, the program has chronicled development stories across multiple provinces including Fujian and Shanxi. The media delegation included nearly 70 journalists and editors from 11 countries and regions — among them Kazakhstan, Spain, Malaysia and Bulgaria. Alongside CGTN, they trained their cameras and notebooks on the region, aiming to capture Pinghu's distinctive appeal from multiple perspectives: technology-supported agriculture, rural revitalization, and industrial advances born from global collaboration. Their itinerary included the "Wildwoods & Creek" rural tourism project in Xincang Township, AIoT Agri-Tech Innovation Park run by Zhejiang Houji Intelligent Technology, the Rowing Town project, and aerospace manufacturer Hwahoo's facilities — each reflecting different aspects of Pinghu's development strategy. Through these stops, the group saw firsthand how Pinghu blends rural heritage with technological progress.
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
CCTV+: China Up Close: Zhejiang Tour Explores Pinghu
BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- The third leg of the CGTN "China Up Close Series: Zhejiang Tour" recently arrived in Pinghu to see how this city is balancing economic growth with a modern creative edge. The China Up Close Series, launched in 2024 by China Global Television Network (CGTN), continues to showcase innovative-driven transformation in China. Since its debut in 2024, the program has chronicled development stories across multiple provinces including Fujian and Shanxi. The media delegation included nearly 70 journalists and editors from 11 countries and regions — among them Kazakhstan, Spain, Malaysia and Bulgaria. Alongside CGTN, they trained their cameras and notebooks on the region, aiming to capture Pinghu's distinctive appeal from multiple perspectives: technology-supported agriculture, rural revitalization, and industrial advances born from global collaboration. Their itinerary included the "Wildwoods & Creek" rural tourism project in Xincang Township, AIoT Agri-Tech Innovation Park run by Zhejiang Houji Intelligent Technology, the Rowing Town project, and aerospace manufacturer Hwahoo's facilities — each reflecting different aspects of Pinghu's development strategy. Through these stops, the group saw firsthand how Pinghu blends rural heritage with technological progress.
Korea Herald
6 days ago
- Korea Herald
CCTV+: China Up Close: Zhejiang Tour Explores Deqing
BEIJING, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From August 8 to 10, 2025, the "China Up Close Series: Zhejiang Tour" brought a contingent of nearly 70 journalists and editors from South Korea, Spain, Bulgaria, and Iceland to Deqing, a county in Zhejiang province. Alongside CGTN (China Global Television Network), they trained their cameras and notebooks on the area, aiming to capture its landscapes, history and cultural rhythms for audiences abroad.
Cision Canada
7 days ago
- Cision Canada
CCTV+: China Up Close: Zhejiang Tour Explores Deqing
BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2025 /CNW/ -- From August 8 to 10, 2025, the "China Up Close Series: Zhejiang Tour" brought a contingent of nearly 70 journalists and editors from South Korea, Spain, Bulgaria, and Iceland to Deqing, a county in Zhejiang province. Alongside CGTN (China Global Television Network), they trained their cameras and notebooks on the area, aiming to capture its landscapes, history and cultural rhythms for audiences abroad.
