Tibet Or Xi Zheng: Will China Win The Heart Of The Disputed Region With Its Development Plans, Military Exercises And A New Name?
Ever since Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tibet for the first time as the country's leader in July, Beijing has stepped up its military operations and investment in the disputed region. On the one hand, the Chinese army is conducting large-scale exercises in Tibet, on the other hand, the country's state media is quietly trying to erase the English name of the region (Tibet) from the minds of the people. It seems that after President Xi's visit, the government has decided to tighten its grip on the autonomous region. What has happened so far? President Xi's visit to Tibet was the first by a Chinese leader to the region in 30 years. In September, just months after their arrival, Chinese state-owned companies invested 260 billion yuan (40 billion) in the region's economy in the region from 2021 to 2025. The following month, a standing committee of the Chinese parliament approved legislation to strengthen land borders, which is being seen as an important step in t...