LHASA, Aug. 12 -- Around 100 representatives, including about 40 from Britain, India, the United States and other countries convened on Tuesday at the two-day forum on the development of Tibet in Lhasa, the autonomous region's capital.

The forum, jointly sponsored by the Information Office of China' s State Council and the regional government of Tibet, will see the delegates put their heads together in penal discussions on how should Tibet develop.

The topic of the forum is the opportunities and choices for Tibet's development. Issues concerning the protection of Tibetan culture and environment will also be highlighted.

After the forum, nearly 100 representatives from China and abroad will conduct field trips in Lhasa and Nyingchi Prefecture.