US EditionXi Jinping's Historic Visit to Xinjiang: Balancing Stability and Economic Growth
Xinjiang's GDP grew annually by 7% since 2012, lifting over 3 million residents out of poverty while promoting ethnic unity under Communist Party leadership.
- On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Urumqi to commemorate the 70th year since the establishment of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
- The visit followed Xi's 2022 inspection tour and came amid calls to maintain social stability and promote cultural integration in Xinjiang.
- Xi met with ethnic and military representatives, praised seven decades of economic growth and development, and highlighted efforts against terrorism.
- Xinjiang's GDP grew from 1.23 billion yuan in 1955 to over 2 trillion yuan in 2024, with foreign trade reaching 435.11 billion yuan and a 99.42% public security satisfaction rate.
- The visit reinforced Beijing's narrative of stability and progress, despite ongoing international scrutiny over human rights, and suggested a continuous emphasis on unity and economic innovation.
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Xi Jinping's Historic Visit to Xinjiang: Balancing Stability and Economic Growth
Xi Jinping's Historic Visit to Xinjiang: Balancing Stability and Economic Growth Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Xinjiang officials to prioritize social stability during his visit to the region, as reported by state media. His visit comes after a significant security operation targeting ethnic Uyghurs. Xi's trip commemorates the 70th anniversary of Xinjiang as an autonomous region, a milestone for Chinese governance.The president undersco…
Xi makes rare visit to Xinjiang
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a rare visit Tuesday to the northwest region of Xinjiang, home to numerous ethnic groups including Turkic-speaking Uyghurs, the official Xinhua news agency reported. The vast territory borders several countries, including Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Xi arrived in the regional capital Urumqi to attend celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Regio…
China Daily
EcnsXi: Pool efforts to build 'beautiful Xinjiang'
President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for people from all ethnic groups and all walks of life in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to pool efforts and strive in solidarity to build a beautiful Xinjiang in the process of achieving Chinese modernization.
Radio Free Asia
American Military NewsXi visits Xinjiang to mark region’s anniversary
Colorful celebrations contrast with widespread allegations that Beijing persecutes Uyghur people.
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