CCTV9英语新闻：5加拿大记者访问西藏（在线收听）

A group of five Canadian journalists visited Southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region at the invitation of Information Office of China’s State Council. The week long visit started last Sunday and will end today. 

During their stay in Tibet, the group has visited villages, schools, enterprises, Tibet hospitals and religious places. 

During their stay in Tibet, the group has visited villages, schools, enterprises, Tibet hospitals and religious places. They learnted Tibetan traditional cultures and how the area is protecting the local environment. They also observed the Tibetan’s daily life, working conditions and religious activities. 

China is paying close attention to Tibet’s economic and social development. According to statistics, the GDP there in the first half of this year reached over 37.6 billion Yuan or over 6 billion US dollars, representing an increase of 11.7 percent compared with the same period last year.

During their stay in Tibet, the group has visited villages, schools, enterprises, Tibet hospitals and religious places.