The once-secluded county of Metog in the Xizang autonomous region has transformed from an isolated outpost into a fast-growing hub of commerce in recent years.
In a move to improve living conditions for herding families in remote high-altitude areas, Nagchu city in the Xizang autonomous region has distributed 20 modern caravans equipped with solar power and other advanced facilities.
The Xizang autonomous region received 63.7 million domestic and international tourists in the first three quarters of 2025, generating a cultural industry output of 11.25 billion yuan ($1.58 billion), according to Xizang Daily.
The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai on Nov 5, with the Xizang Pavilion shining under the theme "China-Nepal Bound by Friendship, Driving Commerce Forward on the Silk Road".