February 18

On Feb. 18, 2004, the Development and Reform Committee of Tibet Autonomous Region was inaugurated in Lhasa, capital of Tibet.

On Feb. 18, 2001, the first Commendation Conference for civilization construction in the region was held in Lhasa. 26 units and 11 people were awarded for their excellent deeds.

On Feb, 18, 1985, the leaders from the Central Committee and the government celebrated the wood ox year in Tibetan calendar with Tibetan compatriots in Beijing. Ulanhu, Vice-Premier of the State Council, addressed that the central government had attached great importance to Tibet and wished all the Tibetans a prosperous year. The attendees included Xi Zhongxun, Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme, the 10th Panchen Lama Choekyi Gyaltsen and other leaders.