Spanish Tibetologist: Tibet's development does not impair culture

A participant reads the "Report on the Economic and Social Development of Tibet" during the Second Forum on Tibet, in Rome, Italy, Oct. 22, 2009. (Xinhua Photo)

However, "we don't need to worry about the extermination of the Tibetan culture, because the modernization of Tibet is totally different from that in many other countries and regions," said the Spanish Tibetologist, who in the past 14 years often resided in areas inhabited by the Tibetan people, and traveled to most parts of Tibet to see "the great changes in Tibet" with his own eyes.

"On the contrary, the Tibetan culture has got great benefits from Tibet's development," said Preciado Idoeta.

"In addition, the Chinese government has made great efforts to protect the Tibetan culture and religion, such as the renovation of the monasteries and ethnic architecture in Tibet and the popularization of the Tibetan language," he added.