Young voters and diverse representation take center stage in a newly released report on democracy in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. 📄 A white paper titled 'Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era', published Friday, emphasizes that citizens' rights to vote and run for office are "strictly protected," with participation rates soaring above 90% in recent elections.
Since 2012, two rounds of county and township-level elections have seen nearly full turnout in some areas—proving Gen Z isn't the only demographic turning up! 💪 Of 42,153 regional deputies, over 89% come from Tibetan and other ethnic minority groups, reflecting the area's cultural mosaic.
The report also spotlighted Xizang's grassroots governance model, where structured processes for voter registration and candidate selection ensure communities shape their own futures. 🏔️ 🔍 Academics and policy watchers are calling it a case study in balancing tradition and modern governance.
