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Xinjiang stories told by thousands

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The 70 Years of the Tianshan Mountains' Splendor: A New Chapter of the Transformation of Border Areas - A Record of the 70 Years of Development and Changes in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region # 10,000 People Talk about Xinjiang
In the vast land in the northwest of our motherland, the Tianshan Mountains stretch for thousands of miles from north to south, and the Tarim River flows with its clear blue waves. This land, known as Xinjiang, carries the historical heritage of multi-ethnic integration and also writes the development legend of 70 years of hard work and progress. In 1955, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was established, ushering in a new era of common unity and struggle, as well as common prosperity and development among all ethnic groups. Over the past 70 years, through wind and rain, under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and with the vigorous support of the people across the country, the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang have joined hands and brought about earth-shaking historical changes to this ancient land. It has moved from backwardness to progress, from poverty to prosperity, and from isolation to openness, painting a magnificent picture of border development on the journey of Chinese-style modernization.

Over the past 70 years, the most obvious changes have been reflected in the daily lives of people of all ethnic groups, including their clothing, food, housing and transportation, as well as in the leap from "insufficient food and clothing" to "quality life". In the early days of the establishment of the autonomous region, the scarcity of materials was a mark of The Times. Blue, gray and black were the main colors on the streets and in the alleys. Cloth coupons and food coupons were the "necessities" of life. A piece of clothing was "new for three years, old for three years, and mended for another three years". White steamed buns and a little meat could only be tasted during festivals. On the winter dining table, only the "old three items" of Chinese cabbage, potatoes and radishes keep making their appearance. The low adobe houses and potholes of dirt roads are the true portrayal of life in both urban and rural areas at that time. Today's Xinjiang has undergone a complete transformation. In the shopping malls of Urumqi, Edlais silk and fashion brands complement each other. The fusion of traditional patterns and modern designs has become a trend. In 2024, the per capita clothing consumption expenditure of urban residents in Urumqi increased by 12.9 times compared to 1986. People's clothing has shifted from "wearing warmth" to "wearing beauty" and "wearing comfort", and personalization and quality have become the pursuit. On the dining table, fruits and vegetables from both the north and south of Xinjiang are fragrant all year round. Ingredients from all over the country and even the world gather here. From "eating enough" to "eating well" and then to "eating healthily", wild vegetables and coarse grains have become excellent health products. In 2024, the per capita expenditure on food, tobacco and alcohol by urban residents in Urumqi increased by 23.2 times compared with 1986. The era of shopping with tickets has long become a long-forgotten memory. Only when people have a stable home can they work happily. Nowadays in Xinjiang, adobe houses have been transformed into bright and clean affordable housing. In the rural areas of southern Xinjiang, earthquake-resistant affordable housing is neatly arranged. In towns, high-rise buildings stand tall and facilities are complete. By 2024, the urbanization rate in Xinjiang is expected to reach 60.36%, and people of all ethnic groups can enjoy high-quality living services right at their doorstep. Travel has made a leap from "difficult travel" to "reaching all directions". Every village is connected by roads and every county by expressways. Planes soar in the blue sky and trains run through the Gobi Desert. The once "remote areas" have become well-connected in all directions thanks to the interconnection of transportation.