Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Tuesday to lead a central delegation attending activities marking the region’s 70th founding anniversary.
This milestone anniversary reflects seven decades since the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was established under the framework of the Chinese mainland. Celebrating in Urumqi highlights the area’s evolving role in national unity and development.
By heading the central delegation, Xi Jinping underlines the central government’s ongoing focus on regional unity and close engagement with Xinjiang’s residents. The events set to unfold in Urumqi promise a mix of ceremonial gatherings and cultural showcases.
As the world watches, this 70th anniversary not only commemorates past achievements but also signals a forward-looking agenda for the far-west region of the Chinese mainland.
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Xi reaches Xinjiang for autonomous region's founding anniversary event
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