1 Introduction

This paper introduces the new development stage of Xizang Autonomous Region's opening up under the "the Belt and Road" initiative, points out the importance of foreign language ability in Xizang's integration into the "the Belt and Road" construction, and at the same time points out the lack of academic research on Xizang's foreign language ability. Through questionnaires and interviews, this paper conducts a preliminary survey on the needs of key foreign languages in Xizang, and puts forward targeted planning and talent training suggestions.

2 Research Methods

This paper introduces the methods for investigating the needs of key foreign languages in the Xizang Autonomous Region in the context of the "the Belt and Road Initiative". The research objects are the staff of the Xizang Autonomous Region in foreign-related fields, including foreign affairs, foreign trade, tourism, hotels, border trade and port staff. The research tools include questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire is sourced from the National Social Science Fund project and consists of four main sections, covering basic information on foreign-related work, foreign language usage, distribution of foreign-related countries, and foreign language proficiency requirements. The interview was semi-structured and covered the challenges, opportunities, foreign language skills and needs of Xizang's foreign related work in the context of the "the Belt and Road Initiative". In terms of data collection and analysis, data was collected through questionnaire surveys and interviews, with an effective response rate of 75%. The interviews were conducted in Chinese or Tibetan, and the content was transcribed for topic coding and analysis.

3 Research Results

The survey results show that English speaking countries are the most frequently contacted in the Xizang Autonomous Region, followed by Nepal and India. English is the most in demand foreign language, followed closely by Nepali and Hindi. In terms of English variant requirements, American English is the most commonly used, followed by British English and Nepalese English. In the demand for multiple languages, the combination of "English+Nepali" is the most popular. The interview found that with the promotion of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, Xizang's tourism industry has increased demand for foreign language guides, especially English and non common language guides in South Asia. In border trade activities, the lack of Nepalese speaking talents has limited the efficiency of border trade with Nepal. In foreign affairs work, English and Nepali are the most commonly used languages, but the demand for Hindi, Urdu, and Zongka is also increasing. In the field of security, there is an increasing demand for Hindi and Nepali language training, as well as a need for versatile talents such as "English+Information Technology" and "Hindi+Information Technology".

4 Discussion and Suggestions

The demand of Xizang Autonomous Region for key foreign languages in the context of the "the Belt and Road Initiative" was discussed. The traditional demand for English in Xizang's foreign-related work has remained unchanged, but the demand for "English+" complex languages, complex languages and South Asian English varieties has increased. The demand for Nepali, Hindi, and their corresponding complex languages in border trade, foreign affairs, and security is rapidly increasing. As a reserve language, Zongka has great demand potential. Xizang should reserve Zongka talents in advance. Suggest planning English (South Asian variant), Nepali, Hindi, and Zongka as key foreign languages. Xizang's colleges and universities should cultivate "English+Major" compound talents, focus on the cultivation of South Asian English variant talents, and cooperate with mainland universities to cultivate Nepalese and Hindi talents. Xizang should make full use of the language affinity between Tibetan and Zongka, cultivate Zongka language talents independently, and prepare for future needs.

5 Conclusion

It emphasizes the importance of language planning in the "the Belt and Road" initiative, and points out the core position of demand research in foreign language research and planning. Through questionnaires and interviews, the author conducts a preliminary survey on the needs of foreign languages in Xizang, and based on the results, puts forward targeted suggestions. These suggestions are intended to help Xizang better integrate into the "the Belt and Road" initiative, provide language services, and show Xizang's modern image in opening up.