Xizang Development: People on Lhasa's streets shared excitement about the President's arrival

August 22, 2025Source: CGTN

People in Xizang shared their feelings of excitement about President Xi's arrival. Take a listen.

YE XIBO Tourist "When I saw it, I was deeply moved and felt an immense sense of honor and pride. On such an honored and glorious occasion, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region, it is truly a privilege to witness the General Secretary's visit. In recent years, I have been closely following the region's development, such as the construction of the Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower station and the reconstruction work in the disaster-hit areas of Dingri County not long ago. Our country and government have provided tremendous support and assistance, which makes me feel the care the Party and the state have for the people of the Xizang Autonomous Region, as well as their support for the work here. This fills me with a profound sense of pride and honor as a Chinese."

AN RUORAN Local business owner "Everyone is talking about the General Secretary's visit, and many people were so moved that they shed tears. I was especially touched when I saw those videos. For me personally, it's even more emotional because my husband is a PLA soldier stationed here on the border for a long time. I came to Lhasa, Xizang together with him as part of the military family."

XIONG HENG Tourist "I feel that with the General Secretary's visit and the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region, the region has developed over the years. The achievements are truly remarkable. After coming here and seeing it, it is genuinely very moving and exciting."

SONG YULONG Local business owner "Locals are very happy, and the overall atmosphere is very good. The whole city feels refreshed. Over the past ten years, Lhasa has undergone tremendous changes. Back then there were only a few good roads, but now the roads are getting better and better. At the same time, people of all ethnic groups are becoming more and more united."