[Explanation] The governance of frontier ethnic areas is an important criterion for measuring the CCP's ability to govern.
Since the peaceful liberation of Tibet, the CCP's strategy for governing Tibet and its practice have undergone essential changes compared with previous dynasties.
Recently, Che Minghuai, former vice president of the Academy of Social Sciences of the Tibet Autonomous Region, accepted an exclusive interview with China News Agency's "East-West Question" via video link, and answered in detail the question "Why is the CCP's strategy for governing Tibet a successful practice in Tibet?" .
[Concurrent] Che Minghuai, former vice president of the Tibet Autonomous Region Academy of Social Sciences
Since the peaceful liberation of Tibet, the CCP's commitments on issues such as Tibet's sovereignty and Tibet-related affairs were never fulfilled by the central government in the past, at least in the following aspects. First, it expelled the imperialist forces from Tibet, and established and consolidated modern significance. Second, the overthrow of the feudal serf system and liberation of millions of serfs; third, the establishment of a system of regional ethnic autonomy, which provides institutional guarantees for the people of all ethnic groups in Tibet to live a happy life; fourth, the development of modern economic, political and cultural It protects the ecological environment and improves the living standards of the people.
[Commentary] Che Minghuai said that from the CCP's strategy for governing Tibet and its practice, it can be seen that compared with some European and American countries, China has obvious differences in ethnic policies and practices.
For example, economically, ethnic minorities not only enjoy all the fruits of economic and social development, but also enjoy various special preferential policies formulated by the state for Tibet, which are fully reflected in urban and rural production and life, education, medical care, housing, and poverty alleviation.
Culturally, the national culture with local characteristics of Tibet has been fully protected and developed, from language to cultural relics, from the compilation and publication of ancient books to the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage.
[Concurrent] Che Minghuai, former vice president of the Tibet Autonomous Region Academy of Social Sciences
Marked by the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China's modernization process has entered a new era, and the strategy and practice of governing Tibet have achieved great success.
The success is evident in the successful realization of the "five-in-one" goals of economy, politics, culture, society, and ecological construction, which are embodied in the rapid growth of economic comprehensive indicators, the stability of the overall social situation, the remarkable achievements in poverty alleviation, and the continuous enhancement of people's well-being. , the consolidation of national unity, the growing harmony of religions, the deep-rooted awareness of the Chinese nation's community, the continuous improvement of ecology and the environment, etc.
[Explanation] Che Minghuai believes that from a historical perspective, the CCP's strategy for governing Tibet and its practice have distinct inheritance and continuity, that is, generations will keep their original aspirations and be consistent, so that the strategy of governing Tibet will be passed down and developed according to social development. evolving as the process changes.
Under the guarantee of the system of regional ethnic autonomy, all ethnic groups in Tibet actively participate in the socialist modernization drive, participate in the tide of the market economy, communicate with all ethnic groups in the country, and fully demonstrate the style of the times and show their due self-improvement, self-confidence and pride. .
Reported by Xie Mu Lhasa
Responsible editor: [Luo Pan]