"向公众讲述一个真实的西藏" "有人声称藏语受到威胁？但人人会说藏语、会写藏文。有人说宗教被压制？可街道、寺庙和寺院里挤 满了朝圣者和僧侣。有人说传统文化被消灭？那又如何解释西藏大学投入大量精力修复古籍的事 实？"艾廷格表示，亲眼所见比道听途说更具说服力。60年来，中国中央政府和西藏自治区政府持续在 教育、医疗、交通、文化等领域加大投入，使西藏实现了经济社会的全面进步，也为传统文化的保护与 传承提供了坚实保障，"西藏的艺术文化发展，如今比以往任何时候都更加生机勃勃。" [ 责编：姜姝琪 ] 今年是西藏自治区成立60周年。60年来，高原大地发生了翻天覆地的变化，走出了一条具有时代特征的 发展之路。卢森堡学者阿尔伯特·艾廷格长期研究西藏问题，并多次赴西藏实地考察。他在接受本报记 者采访时说："我的所见所闻、收集到的信息、在西藏结识的人以及交流的经历，都让我认识到，真实 的西藏与西方固有印象之间有着巨大差别。" 真正促使艾廷格下定决心深入研究西藏问题的契机，是2008年前后。当时，一些西方媒体出于意识形态 偏见，编造了许多涉藏谎言。他意识到，西方公众对西藏的了解远不够全面。"当我发现一些西方教材 以偏颇和虚假的方式 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant changes and development in Tibet over the past 60 years, emphasizing the contrast between the real situation in Tibet and the misconceptions held by the West [2][3]. Group 1: Infrastructure and Living Standards - The infrastructure in Tibet has greatly improved, with the Qinghai-Tibet Railway being a remarkable achievement in road construction history. Airports in Linzhi and Ali have enhanced connectivity with the rest of China, and the total length of roads in the region has surpassed 120,000 kilometers, facilitating better access to healthcare and education for the population [3]. - The living standards of the Tibetan people have significantly increased, with life expectancy rising from around 30 years before the democratic reform to 72.5 years today, showcasing the positive impact of governance and development strategies [3]. Group 2: Cultural and Social Progress - Contrary to claims of cultural suppression, Tibetan language and culture are thriving, with widespread use of the Tibetan language and significant efforts in preserving ancient texts by institutions like Tibet University. The article argues that the cultural landscape in Tibet is more vibrant than ever [4]. - The article asserts that the Chinese government has made substantial investments in education, healthcare, transportation, and cultural preservation, leading to comprehensive social and economic progress in Tibet [4].