China commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's founding with a large-scale gathering in Urumqi on Thursday, highlighting the region's socioeconomic progress and cultural harmony. The event brought together representatives from various ethnic groups to showcase achievements in infrastructure, poverty alleviation, and cross-cultural exchange.
Since its establishment in 1955, Xinjiang has transformed into a vital hub along the Silk Road Economic Belt, with its GDP growing over 160-fold. Recent government initiatives have focused on improving transportation networks, renewable energy projects, and vocational education programs tailored to local needs.
Officials emphasized the region's stability and ethnic unity during anniversary speeches, noting increased tourism numbers and agricultural modernization efforts. Cultural performances featuring traditional Uygur music and dance underscored Xinjiang's role as a meeting point of civilizations along historic trade routes.
