The 15th Five-Year Plan for Tibet's National Economic and Social Development has been officially unveiled. A key highlight is the establishment of a "4+4+X" modern industrial system.
The first "4" in this framework refers to four pillar industries: plateau-specific agriculture and animal husbandry, clean energy, strategic resources, and cultural tourism. The second "4" covers foundational industries such as building materials, plateau light industry, Tibetan medicine, and border trade logistics. The "X" represents new productive forces including the digital economy, low-altitude economy, energy storage, geothermal energy, and green hydrogen.
Clean energy is positioned as the leading pillar industry. According to the plan, by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Tibet's total installed power capacity is targeted to reach approximately 60 gigawatts, with an additional 120 gigawatts under construction. Currently, clean energy already accounts for 97% of Tibet's installed capacity and nearly 100% of its electricity generation. Utilizing ultra-high-voltage direct current transmission technology, green power from Tibet can be delivered to Hubei province, 1,900 kilometers away, in just six milliseconds. The construction of integrated hydro-solar-wind power bases is accelerating, with projects in the upper reaches of the Jinsha River, Lancang River, and southeastern Tibet advancing in an orderly manner.
Efforts to strengthen the clean energy supply chain are also underway. By demonstrating major technological equipment on the plateau through significant base projects, Tibet will promote the integrated development of clean energy with industries like mining and transportation. The goal is to preliminarily establish a "plateau model" for a new energy system and form a new strategic support point for the national "West-to-East Electricity Transmission" project by 2030.
Technologies to improve people's livelihoods are being rapidly implemented. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, to address daily life challenges caused by low atmospheric pressure and low boiling points at high altitudes, Tibet developed plateau-specific cookware, including electric kettles, steamers, and electric butter tea pots, which allow water to boil at 100 degrees Celsius. These items are now in widespread use. The 15th Five-Year Plan period will see continued increased investment in technology for heating, oxygen supply, healthcare, and digital education.
Furthermore, the plan includes implementing large-scale vocational skills training and launching skills enhancement initiatives for key demographic groups to promote prosperity in Tibet. In education, the plan aims to add 104,000 kindergarten and basic education places and construct 50 typical application scenarios for "AI + Education." In healthcare, efforts will focus on accelerating the construction of two national regional medical centers: West China Hospital Tibet Hospital and West China Second University Hospital Tibet Hospital, with the goal of raising the average life expectancy to 74.7 years.
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