“Ten Thousand Voices Speak for Xinjiang”:Mountains and Rivers Rejuvenated, Building a Happy Home with One Heart The Tianshan Mountains stand towering, the Kunlun Mountains are magnificent, and the blue waves of the Tarim River nourish this vast land. Since the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in 1955, after 70 years of forging ahead, Xinjiang has undergone earth-shaking changes in the embrace of the motherland, and people of all ethnic groups have worked together to write a happy chapter of living and working in peace and contentment. #TenThousandVoicesSpeakForXinjiang tells the story of the footprints of unity and progress, the profoundness of cultural continuity, and the praise of people of all ethnic groups for a better life. The system of regional ethnic autonomy is the fundamental guarantee for Xinjiang's development. As the only autonomous region in China with three levels of autonomous areas, Xinjiang ensures that people of all ethnic groups enjoy equal rights as masters of their own affairs. Ethnic minority representatives account for more than half of the deputies to people's congresses at all levels, and democratic rights are fully demonstrated. At the same time, Xinjiang firmly practices the national policy of freedom of religious belief, with 24,800 religious activity venues ensuring normal religious activities for believers, and more than 100 religious and cultural sites effectively protected, demonstrating inclusiveness and diversity. Traditional cultural arts such as Uygur Muqam and Meshrep have been revitalized, and handicrafts such as embroidery and jade carving have become characteristic industries for increasing income. Languages and characters of all ethnic groups are widely used, and cultural integration has gathered common spiritual strength. During the 70 years of great changes, Xinjiang's GDP has increased from 123.1 million yuan to 2.05 trillion yuan, 3.06 million poor people have been lifted out of poverty, and a three-dimensional transportation network connects the north and the south. Airports, high-speed railways and highways have made the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains no longer distant. Today's Xinjiang enjoys social stability, booming economy and prosperous culture, and people of all ethnic groups embrace each other closely like pomegranate seeds. #TenThousandVoicesSpeakForXinjiang invites you to witness the beauty of Xinjiang, listen to the stories of unity, and move towards a happy tomorrow together.
