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Opening up is essential for Xizang's high-quality development, said Yan Jinhai, governor of Xizang autonomous region, at a press briefing Thursday. From January to April this year, the region's total foreign trade reached 2.8 billion yuan (US$386.64 million), marking a remarkable increase of 201.7% year on year.