Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has called for "resolute" measures to safeguard public security and avoid major and fatal accidents, as the region braces itself to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the region, local media reported. [Special coverage]
Wu Yingjie, vice secretary of the Communist Party of China Tibet Committee, said at a video conference on Thursday that public support will be sought to safeguard security, and religious activities will be organized in an orderly manner with the strengthened management of temples, the Lhasa-based news site tibet.cn reported Sunday.
Authorities will also work to address the rightful demands of petitioners and resolve social disputes, while inspections will be enhanced to prevent fatal accidents leading to large-scale casualties, according to Wu.
There is no official announcement of the exact date for anniversary celebrations, which are likely to be held in early September.
It will be the first celebrative activity in the region since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, said tibet.cn.
The Tibet Armed Police Frontier Corps held an oath-taking rally on July 12, vowing to protect regional stability.
The region has been on alert to prevent instability in recent years after riots in Lhasa killed 13 people on March 14, 2008.
In February, the region began to offer up to 300,000 yuan ($46,901) to whistle blowers for tips on planning of violent terror attacks including activities of overseas terrorist organizations and their members inside China and spreading of religious extremism and terror-related propaganda, as well as on production, sale and possession of weapons.
