The GDP of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has exceeded 20 billion yuan in 2018, with its annual growth rate of 9.5% ranking first among the 10 Tibetan autonomous prefectures in China.

Sound economic performance of the prefecture last year was achieved by ensuring growth, promoting reform, making structural adjustment, improving people's well-being, forestalling risks and maintaining stability.

Source: Diqing Radio and TV; trans-editing by Wang Shixue