BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — An eco-environmental conservation and compensation mechanism has been put in place in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region that covers forest, wetland, grassland, and water ecosystems, said a white paper issued Friday.

The white paper titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements” was released by the State Council Information Office. ■