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A land where people thrive: How Xinjiang has changed since 2020

By Zhu Bochen
China.org.cn
| October 19, 2026
2026-10-19

Editor's note: "The boundary of national governance is defined by where the people reside." This line from the ancient Confucian classic "The Book of Songs," reflects a traditional Chinese view of the relationship between people and the land they call home. In this episode of "Interpreting China," we explore how that relationship is reflected in Xinjiang today, looking at the region's development since 2020 in areas including the economy, people's livelihoods, ethnic unity, ecological conservation and opening up. 

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