A total of 1,758 people from 505 households are moving from the emergency tent shelters to the Zham Township residence community in Samdrup Zi District of Shigatse City.

Community police stations, financial service centers, kindergartens, and shops are all now available for use in abundance. The houses are equipped with simple Tibetan furniture, and heating equipment is being prepared for installation.

A 1,500-square-meter complex will be fully constructed by the middle of November providing a grouping of offices, cafeteria space and entertainment facilities all in one location upon which the function of the residence community will be further improved, and life will be made more convenient for local residents.

Photo taken Oct. 31 shows a staff member (front right) of the Tibetan Autonomous Region Commerce Association offers a gift of condolence to an elderly resident. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Oct. 31 shows that youngsters play in one part of the Zham Township residence community. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Oct. 31 shows shop owner Tseten Gyabo places goods at his supermarket. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Oct. 31 shows Ngabo Jigyuan(left), Chairman of the Tibetan Autonomous Region Commerce Association and President of the General Chamber of Commerce, pays a visit to Zham Township residence community and offers condolences to the local residents, accompanied by other Chamber of Commerce representatives. [Photo/Xinhua]