Editor's note: March 28, 2025 marks the 66th anniversary of the democratic reform that ended feudal serfdom in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Since 1980, a total of seven National Meetings on Xizang have set key policies shaping economic growth, social progress and long-term stability, providing guidelines for the region's modernization and governance. Here, China.org.cn reviews key policy takeaways from these meetings, providing insight into the strategies that have driven Xizang's transformation.