On Aug. 17, Sun Chunlan, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the CPC United Front Work Department, hosted the meeting to discuss about preparations for the central delegation’s visit to Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR), for its 50th anniversary celebrations, Xinhua reported.

Sun Chunlan pointed out that the organization of the 50th nnniversary celebrations of TAR is a grand event expected by people of all nationalities in Tibet, and it is also very important in the national people's political life. During the past 50 years, under Central Government's correct leadership, national people’s full support and the joint efforts of people of all ethnic groups in Tibet, Tibet has undergone enormous changes. Holding the 50th anniversary celebrations of TAR is very significant to encourage the people of Tibet to closely unite around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the general secretary, boost morale and confidence together with people across the country to achieve a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way and realize the long-term stability in time.

Sun Chunlan stressed that the celebrations should adhere to a grand and warm, frugal and pragmatic principle so that the cadres and masses of all ethnic groups in Tibet can broadly participate and share the joy. The celebration will show great advantages of socialism and vitality of the regional ethnic autonomy, and it will also demonstrate the glorious history and great achievements of revolution, construction and reform performed by Tibetan people led by the Party.