At the heart of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's rise is a simple philosophy: ethnic solidarity. From villages to universities, initiatives that bring together Uygur, Han, Mongolian, Hui and other communities have created a blueprint for stability and growth.
Community Co-Creation: Building Bonds Daily
In communities like Dijingge Village in Bole City, local leaders promote “ethnic unity makes us family” as a guiding principle. Programs such as “Our Festivals” invite residents to celebrate Nowruz, Spring Festival and Naadam together. Jing Zeping and Tursunjan’s “Pomegranate Seed Migrant Work Team” employs villagers across backgrounds, turning small-scale construction and technical services into a regional success story.
Education Empowerment: Cultivating Future Changemakers
Equal access to quality education is a central theme. Targeted support in remote and minority regions has enabled young learners from different ethnic groups to study side by side. The Guangdong-Xinjiang “Pomegranate Seed Cup” Youth Football Invitational Tournament, now in its second year, unites players through sport. Matchdays blend friendly competition with cultural exchange, as youth swap training tips along with stories of home.
Shaping a Shared Identity
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for a strong sense of the Chinese national community as the core mission of ethnic work. In Xinjiang, daily interactions and shared experiences are weaving a collective identity. Data show community dispute rates have fallen while participation in cross-cultural events has soared, underscoring the link between social cohesion and prosperity.
As Xinjiang’s example shows, when communities co-create governance, education and culture, they not only preserve diversity but also fuel sustainable development. For young global citizens, tech entrepreneurs and changemakers, these initiatives offer a model for building unity in diversity.
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Ethnic unity: The cornerstone of Xinjiang's prosperity and stability
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