Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for united efforts to advance modernization, stability, and prosperity across the region. CGTN's Cen Ziyuan has the latest from Lhasa. 

Qi Meng was among the audience at Thursday's ceremony in Xizang. 

She said she was thrilled to be there, recalling her own memory of marching in one of the parade squads across Potala Palace Square ten years ago. 

QI MENG PLA soldier "This is my 14th year serving in Xizang. I often hear is that it's not easy for female soldiers to serve for so long. However, I believe that the battlefield knows no gender, and strengthening the military knows no gender. As a female soldier, I am determined to serve my country and am rooted in the border defense."

Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to the snowy plateau on Wednesday, after he visited the Xizang Autonomous Region four years ago, urging officials to build a modern socialist new Xizang that is united, prosperous, civilized, harmonious, and beautiful. 

He said to govern, stabilize, and prosper Xizang, it is essential to maintain political stability, social harmony, national unity, and religious peace. 

Qi is also among the representatives of the People's Liberation Army whom President Xi met with and joined for a photo session on Wednesday afternoon. 

QI MENG PLA soldier "Meeting the General Secretary was incredibly inspiring. I will continue to do my job with the same dedication and remain committed to the border defense."

On Thursday, Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, presented a plaque to the Xizang Autonomous Region. 

It contains an inscription by President Xi reading "Building a community for the Chinese nation and writing a new chapter for beautiful Xizang." 

Jigme Tseten said the Chinese President's trip to Xizang means a lot to the people. 

JIGME TSETEN Member of the 12th CPPCC of the Xizang Autonomous Region "This grand celebration is not just an event, but a glorious commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Xizang Autonomous Region. It fully proves the great truth that without the Communist Party of China, there would be no socialist new Xizang."

CEN ZIYUAN Lhasa "Here in Lhasa's Potala Square, I see smiles lighting up the faces around me. )President Xi said Xizang's development is unique. Its work in areas such as employment, education, elder care and childcare enhances peoples' sense of fulfillment, happiness, and security for all ethnic groups."

LIU CHENYAN English teacher, Lhasa Middle School "I feel truly honored, as the General Secretary has given multiple directives regarding our education, especially concerning education in Xizang. As a teacher, I will keep the General Secretary's words in mind and will always remember the mission entrusted to me by the Party."

President Xi's visit and his vision for modernization, alongside the relentless efforts of the region's people, has set the stage for a new era of prosperity, unity, and harmony. 

With a shared commitment to progress, Xizang is on the cusp of a future defined by development and cultural flourishing. 

The celebration is not just a reflection of the past, but a vibrant promise for the years ahead.