China has vowed greater resolve to end separatism and stressed adherence to the law in managing Tibet's religious affairs.
The Tibet autonomous region was founded on Sept 1, 1965, after the establishment of the regional People's Congress through elections.
The Communist Party of China (CPC) and the government will adhere to policies that ensure the freedom of religious belief, top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng said in Tibet on Monday.
Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region is 50 years old this week. Five decades after its founding, here are some key facts and figures about the region.
Many families in the Tibet autonomous region believe in Tibetan Buddhism and their religious needs have been fulfilled in accordance with the law.
A white paper reaffirms Tibet's ethnic autonomous policy and Beijing's undeniable endorsement right on the reincarnation system.
The official also accused the Dalai Lama of violating historical conventions and religious rituals by designating a Panchen Lama at will.
Dawa was dubbed “Green Dawa” thanks to his environmental protection work in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, for about eight years.
Colorful flags fly over a road in Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, Sept 4, 2015. China will hold celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the founding of Tibet autonomous region.
Traditionally, women have chosen to give birth at home in the Tibet autonomous region, which caused dramatic death rates for mothers and newborn babies. But improved maternal care has reversed the trend, Tibet's Women's Federation said.
The road Chodan's SUV bumps along is nicknamed "Tongmai Graveyard," a risky 17-kilometer section linking Bome and Bayi counties in Nyingchi city, southeastern Tibet autonomous region.
