On the afternoon of September 24, while leading the Central Delegation to attend the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Xi Jinping, listened to a work report from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Party Committee and government in Urumqi and delivered an important speech.

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is a vast, culturally diverse area in northwestern China, historically known as a key hub along the ancient Silk Road. It has been a crossroads for various civilizations and an integral part of China for centuries. Today, it is home to multiple ethnic groups, including the Uyghur people, and is known for its striking landscapes ranging from deserts to mountain ranges.