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Tibetans dance during a welcome ceremony of the "2023 Forum on the Development of Xizang, China" in Beijing, May 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Qiming)
A forum on the development of Tibet kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing.
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Tibetan cultural and creative products are displayed during a welcome ceremony of the "2023 Forum on the Development of Xizang, China" in Beijing, May 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Qiming)
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A Thangka painter works during a welcome ceremony of the "2023 Forum on the Development of Xizang, China" in Beijing, May 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Qiming)
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A Tibetan artist displays his artwork of Tibetan calligraphy during a welcome ceremony of the "2023 Forum on the Development of Xizang, China" in Beijing, May 23, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Jiang Qiming)