An international forum was held on Wednesday in Nyingchi City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, bringing together officials and experts from across the world to share insights and expertise for the region's sustained progress. Hosted by the Xizang regional government, the one-day forum, officially called the "2025 Forum on the Development of Xizang, China," drew a diverse group of over 400 participants, including government officials, diplomats, experts from various fields, and enterprise and media representatives from 44 countries and regions. Themed "Discovering a beautiful Xizang and writing a new chapter on the plateau," the forum focused on key topics including international communication, the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s guidelines for governing Xizang in the new era, Xizang's image-building, its development philosophies and practical pathways. Since its launch in 2007, the forum has become a vital window for the international community to understand, observe and gain insight into Xizang. This year marks its eighth edition. Four dedicated sub-forums were held to explore pathways in international communication, sustainable local industries, youth engagement and environmental protection on the plateau. The first Xizang International Communication Conference was held concurrently with the event. Shotlist: Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Recent: 1. Aerial shot of cityscape, mountains; Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Oct 29, 2025 2. Various of 2025 Forum on Development of Xizang in progress, attendees; 3. Dialogue event of Xizang International Communication Conference in progress; Nyingchi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, southwest China - Recent 4. Aerial shot of cityscape, sign of 2025 Forum on Development of Xizang; 5. Aerial shots of forest, mountains, lake, traffic. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]