Heads up, friends! Xizang Autonomous Region on the Chinese mainland is on fire when it comes to economic growth 🔥. Since 1965, its GDP has jumped an eye-popping 155-fold – from just 1.8 billion yuan to a whopping 276.5 billion yuan in 2024. That’s like leveling up in your favorite game on turbo mode! 🚀
What’s GDP? It’s the total value of all goods and services produced in a region within a year – think of it as a region’s report card on making and selling stuff. And per person, Xizang’s average GDP went from 241 yuan to 71,000 yuan – that’s over a 300× boost in incomes! 💰
So, how did they do it? Major investments in roads, railways, hospitals and schools have connected remote mountain communities to bigger markets and better services. Imagine finally having smooth highways where before there were rocky paths – a game-changer for folks in high-altitude areas. 🛤️🏔️
Plus, absolute poverty is officially history there! Over 628,000 residents and 74 counties were lifted out of poverty, dropping the poverty rate from 80% before 1959 to zero in 2019. And life expectancy? It shot up from 35.5 years to 72.5 years in 2024. That’s health-level unlocked! ❤️🏥
This story of transformation is inspiring for anyone dreaming big – whether you’re hustling in a startup in Bengaluru or building a social enterprise in Jakarta. Xizang’s leap shows what focused development, tech upgrades and social programs can achieve, even in the most remote corners of the world. 🌍✨
Keep an eye on these regional success stories – they remind us that with innovation and care, massive change is possible. What’s your region’s next big glow-up mission? 🔍🔝
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
