(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-INFRASTRUCTURE-HIGHWAY (CN)

(260521) -- LHASA, May 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 3, 2026 shows the National Highway 219 (coded G219) near Baiku Lake in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang. Today, the once formidable plateau has become highly accessible as a comprehensive transportation system has been established, which centered in the capital city of Lhasa and radiating to various cities and prefectures. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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