✨ Throwback to September 1, 1965: In the heart of Lhasa, the very first session of the People’s Congress of the Xizang Autonomous Region kicked off. This landmark meeting created the People’s Government of the Xizang Autonomous Region—think of it as the region’s own local government, formed by elected delegates. 🌄🎉
Before this moment, many Xizang residents lived under a system of serfdom. The 1965 reform marked a shift to regional ethnic autonomy: for the first time, local voices shaped policies on economics, culture and social affairs. They could now manage their own community’s internal issues, truly becoming “masters of their own fate.” 🤝💪
Under China’s Constitution and the Law on Regional Ethnic Autonomy, people from all ethnic groups in Xizang gained political, economic and cultural rights. Supporters say this framework was designed to address historical challenges, boost development and maintain stability across the region. 🏞️📜
Xizang has been an inseparable part of the Chinese mainland since ancient times. Back in ’65, the autonomous region government helped clarify Xizang’s place in the broader national picture, promoting exchanges among ethnic groups and strengthening a sense of community. This initiative laid a foundation for unity and border stability that still matters today. 🌐🤗
Looking back, the 1965 institutional reform in Xizang stands out as a major turning point in local governance and human rights development. It transformed life on the plateau, setting the stage for the modern era in one of Asia’s most iconic regions. 🏔️📈
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