People in Lhasa City of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region are buzzing with excitement over President Xi Jinping's arrival on Wednesday.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, arrived in Lhasa with a central delegation to attend activities for celebration of the region's 60th founding anniversary.
During interviews with China Global Television Network (CGTN), many expressed their delight and pride at witnessing Xi's arrival and his attention to Xizang.
"When I saw the video of his arrival, I was deeply moved and felt an overwhelming sense of honor and pride. On such an honored and glorious occasion -- the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region -- it is truly a privilege to witness the general secretary's visit. The care from the Party and the state for the people in Xizang Autonomous Region and their support for Xizang's endeavor fill me with a profound sense of pride and honor as a Chinese," said Ye Xibo, a tourist.
"Everyone is talking about the general secretary's visit, and many people were so moved that they were brought to tears. I was especially touched when I watched those videos," said An Ruoran, a local business owner.
Others noted the progress Xizang has made over the past 60 years since the establishment of the autonomous region, especially in terms of infrastructure development and people's wellbeing.
"I feel that with the general secretary's visit and the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region, the region has developed over the years and made truly remarkable achievements. Since we came here and have seen all this, it is genuinely exhilarating," said Xiong Heng, a tourist.
"Locals are very happy, and the overall atmosphere is quite positive. The whole city has taken a completely new look. Over the past 10 years, Lhasa has undergone tremendous changes. Back then there were only a handful of decent roads, but now the roads are getting better than ever. At the same time, people of all ethnic groups are becoming increasingly united," said Song Yulong, a local business owner.
People in Lhasa excited about President Xi's arrival
