China's Policies on Tibet
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China's Policies on Tibet(05/22/2001) |
The Tibet Autonomous Region has a total population
of 2.61 million with 92 percent belonging to the Tibetan
ethnic group. The social, economic, historical and
geographical conditions of Tibet are very special. The Tibet Autonomous Region was established in
September, 1965. Under the leadership of the Chinese central
government, Tibet enjoys regional autonomy.
Currently, policies and rights implemented in
Tibet include: regional legislative authority empowered by
the State, the right to use and develop the Tibetan
language, and the administrative right of regional economic
development.
Since the 1980s, a series of
preferential policies have been implemented in Tibet, such
as agricultural tax exemptions in agricultural and pastoral
areas.
The autonomous region is permitted to
protect, develop and utilize local natural resources. The
import and export tax rate in the region is lower than the
national standard rate.
Policies encouraging
the local handicraft industry and private sectors are
practiced in the region.
China attaches
importance to education in Tibet. Children in farming and
pastoral areas receive education free of charge.
The family planning policy is only advocated
among government employees of the autonomous region. There
are no restrictions on birth among farmers and herdsmen.
Residents in Tibet are provided with free medical services.
(Xinhua)
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