Rapidly shaking off its traditional backwardness and quickening its steps toward modernization are the natural requirements for the progress and development of Tibetan society and the fervent wish of all the ethnic groups in Tibet.

• 尽快摆脱落后面貌，迅速走向现代化，是西藏社会进步与发展的必然要求，也是西藏各族人民的强烈愿望。