Isaura Diez Millan Chief Correspondent, Prensa Latina, China* **Education**: - **2011**: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism *University of Havana* - **2013-2014**: Diploma in Television Directing *Center for Studies, Cuban Institute of Radio and Television (ICRT)* - **2013**: Postgraduate in Art Direction *Center for Studies, Cuban Institute of Radio and Television (ICRT)* - **2015**: Television Editor *Center for Studies, Cuban Institute of Radio and Television (ICRT)* - **2023**: Master’s Degree in Contemporary History and International Relations *University of Havana* - **2024**: Doctoral Candidate in International Relations *Higher Institute of International Relations, Havana, Cuba* - **2024**: Postgraduate Course in Chinese Language for Beginners (Level A1) *Technological University of Spain* Professional Experience: **2011-2013**: Journalist and Screenwriter *Cubavisión International, Havana, Cuba* - Developed scripts for the evening news program. - Conducted reporting and journalistic work for the news. **2013-2023**: Correspondent, Chief Editor for Asia, TV Director, Reporter *Prensa Latina News Agency, Havana, Cuba* - Chief Editor of Prensa Latina TV, editing and producing audiovisual materials for clients like ALMayadeen. - Involved in the final stages of a documentary with Bolivia’s Ministry of the Presidency. - Served as a TV correspondent in El Salvador, Russia, Panama, Venezuela, China, and Bolivia. **2023-2024**: Chief correspondent of Prensa Latina in China

Xizang, which shares borders and goals with the trans-Himalayan nations, promotes the construction of new communication routes within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. The report describes a visit to various cities in Xizang, focusing on the richness of their customs, ethnicity, and culture, as well as the living conditions of their inhabitants. As places like Xiga village and Nyingchi city are explored, the positive changes in the living conditions of the population, driven by rural revitalization policies and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), become evident. It highlights how the BRI has facilitated the development of infrastructure that improves connectivity and access to basic services, contributing to a significant increase in the income of local families. Through modernization and training, Tibetans have been able to raise their quality of life, generating a positive social impact in their communities. The report also emphasizes the importance of preserving Tibetan culture and promoting social inclusion, with examples of projects that benefit people with disabilities and foster the transmission of traditions. Overall, the work illustrates how the BRI not only translates into economic development but also promotes cultural understanding and social well-being in Xizang. The report also urges us to understand each other, as well as to find ways to relate more as equals within our differences.

This research work conducted in Xizang highlights the social influence of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), emphasizing its role in promoting modernization and mutual understanding between cultures through infrastructure development and cultural and economic exchange. The social benefits are evident in Tibetan communities that, thanks to rural revitalization policies and infrastructure projects, have significantly improved their living conditions. For instance, the modernization of transportation systems, access to education, and local economic development projects have enabled Tibetans to enjoy a better standard of living and opportunities. This impact reflects how the BRI aims not only to build infrastructure but also to foster human and social development. Moreover, initiatives for labor inclusion for people with disabilities and the preservation of traditional Tibetan culture are concrete examples of how the project helps enhance social cohesion and preserve cultural heritage. The communicational aspect of this work lies in its ability to demonstrate how policies promoted from China, along with the BRI, are opening doors to understanding and collaboration between cultures, showing that connectivity and development can go hand in hand with respect for traditions and social inclusion.