Tourism helps alleviate poverty in Tibet
[2016-09-13 07:44]Residents of the Tibet autonomous region have benefited over the past few years from tourism, which has enhanced the economy, an official with the local tourism authority said.
US does not support 'Tibet independence': Kerry
[2016-06-19 09:55]The United States maintains that Tibet is an inalienable part of China and does not support the independence of Tibet, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday.
A view from Tibet, the roof of the world
[2015-10-06 08:30]Entering the Tibet autonomous region everything slows down as oxygen levels decrease, allowing people to enjoy the region's fantastic natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere.
Ex-villager returns to open businesses
[2015-05-07 07:43]
Tibet's biggest land port, Khasa, has lifted many border residents out of poverty over the past three decades and brought even more opportunities for them to improve their quality of life.
Blind woman has vision of future
[2015-05-28 00:17]Kyila may not be able to see the world, but she has a clear vision of how to make it a better one for blind and partially sighted people.
Master of Tibetan calligraphy displays his mastery
[2015-05-28 15:50]The Sharta Yard in Lhasa's Barkor Bazaar was more crowded than usual on May 27 as people gathered to enjoy a visual feast of Tibetan calligraphy exhibition.
Hybrid sheep boost farmers' incomes
[2015-06-05 12:12]With its curled horns and thick coat, the Phanpo sheep stands out from the small, plump, thick-horned varieties that usually populate the grasslands of the Tibetan plateau.
Life getting back to normal for families
[2015-06-19 15:12]Equipped with beds, Tibetan mattresses, boxes of bottled water, a table and a big-screen TV, Tsetan Dorje's tent looks comfortable and clean.
Greenhouses help grow family incomes
[2015-06-05 12:12]Tibetan nomads, who live at high altitudes, traditionally have a high-fat diet and consider a plate of vegetables as appetizing as a field of grass. Ipso facto, high blood pressure and diabetes have been common illnesses among communities on the plateau.
First privately owned museum opens in Tibet
[2015-07-03 21:37]A privately-owned museum featuring ancient weapons and cultural relics from Tibet, the first of its kind in the region, opened Friday in Maldrogungkar county.
Villager's path takes him from Buddhist monk to businessman
[2014-07-29 06:51]Tsering is a successful farmer and businessman who says his main aim is to get rich - but two decades ago his life could not have been more different.
