Nov 30, 2020, 11:08

A young Tibetan herdsman, whose name transliterates to Ding Zhen in Mandarin, has become a nationwide heartthrob in China after millions of netizens became his fans due to his "clean eyes and pure smile." His hometown of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province has also gained popularity on social media. /Shichadao
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With the efforts of local and central governments, all 18 poverty-stricken counties of the prefecture have been lifted out of poverty by February 2020. /CFP
When Ding opened a new account on Douyin on November 19, he gained nearly 2 million followers overnight. Local authorities have taken this opportunity to name Ding as an ambassador to promote local attractions famous for picturesque scenery and unique Tibetan features. /CFP
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