A reception in commemoration of the 40^th anniversary of the establishment of Tibet Autonomous Region was held on19th of October at the Chinese Embassy. Some 200 people, including U.K government officials and MPs, local intelligentsia, British Chinese and Tibetan compatriots in the U.K were present at the reception.

 

Ambassador Cha Peixin remarked that dramatic changes have taken place in Tibet since the establishment of TAR 40 yeas ago. Marked progress has been made in fields of economy, culture, education, telecommunication and social welfare. Tibet has been an inalienable part of China and the ethnic group of Tibetans is an equal member of the big family of the Chinese nation. Ambassador Cha is convinced that with the joint efforts of people of all ethnic groups in Tibet and the support of people from all parts of the country, Tibet will surly enjoy a much brighter future.

 

Pasang Wangdu, head of the visiting China Tibetologist and Tibetan Buddhist delegation introduced the latest development and achievement in the preservation and protection of Tibetan culture. The delegation met with and answered questions from British and Chinese media before the reception.