Hey there! 🌟 Have you ever wondered how people from different backgrounds come together to make decisions for their community? In China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, people from various ethnic minority groups are playing a bigger role in the government than ever before!
What Are Ethnic Minorities?
An ethnic minority is a group of people who have different cultural, linguistic, or ancestral backgrounds from the majority population. In Xizang, there are many ethnic groups like the Tibetan, Monba, and Lhoba people.
Leading the Way 🌄
According to a recent report called “Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era”, ethnic minorities are taking on important roles in the government. Let’s check out some cool facts:
- 🧑⚖️ There are 26 ethnic minority officials at the provincial level and 512 at the prefectural level.
- 🏘️ More than half of the leaders in townships (small towns) are from ethnic minorities.
Making Laws Together 📝
In the people’s congresses (that’s like the government council), 89.2% of the deputies (the people who make laws) are from ethnic minorities. That’s a lot!
- Since 2016, the number of ethnic minority deputies at the county and township levels has increased by nearly 6,500!
- In the 12th Xizang People’s Congress, 65.42% of the 428 deputies are from ethnic minorities.
Being Heard Nationwide 📣
Even in China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), which is like the country’s big meeting of leaders, 68% of the delegates from Xizang are from minority groups like Tibetan, Monba, and Lhoba.
Plus, in the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, which offers advice on important matters, 93.1% of the Xizang members are from ethnic minorities!
Why Is This Important?
When people from different backgrounds have a say in the government, it helps make sure everyone’s voice is heard. It promotes fairness and understanding among all the people living in the region.
Isn’t it awesome to see so many people working together to make their community better? 🤝
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
