An exhibition in Beijing on Tibet's past and present has drawn more than 100 diplomats working in China.

Held at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in downtown Beijing, it mainly comprises two parts: the History of Tibet and Feudal Serfdom in the Old Tibet, and the New Tibet since its liberation in 1951. Around 160 objects, more than 400 pictures and audio-visual materials are on display.

The pictures showing the progress made in Tibet left a deep impression on foreign diplomats.

Fernando Rodriguez is Bolivia's ambassador to China.

"I have learned of the achievements made in Tibet from the exhibition. Tibetan people have enjoyed greatly improved living conditions and health services. They have also been well educated. Moreover, Tibet has made great progress in infrastructure, housing, transportation and communication."

The diplomats have also shown interest in the preservation of Tibet's culture and religion.

Olimpio Branco, East Timor's ambassador to China, said the exhibition fully demonstrates harmony and progress in Tibet.

"From the exhibition, we can see there are Buddhist temples, mosques and churches. They all co-exist harmoniously in Tibet. As to the senor officials in the local government, over three quarters of them are ethnic Tibetans. This is a great advancement."

At the same time, many diplomats have expressed their opposition to some western media's distorted coverage on Tibet. They said they have formed an objective, real and comprehensive view of the region after seeing the exhibition. They stressed that Tibet, as an inalienable part of China, has made great progress in all fields in the past 50 years.