Over 20 countries and regions joined forces this week in Urumqi, the vibrant capital of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, for a high-stakes international seminar on counterterrorism. Officials, scholars, and security experts swapped strategies to combat extremism and strengthen global cooperation—think ‘Avengers assemble’ but for real-world peacekeeping. 💥
Why Xinjiang?
Known for its rich cultural tapestry and economic growth, Xinjiang has become a case study in balancing security with development. Seminar attendees highlighted its success in curbing terrorism while boosting livelihoods—a model others are eager to learn from. 🌾✨
Key Takeaways
‘No country can fight terrorism alone,’ said a Chinese official, stressing the need for shared intelligence and tech-driven solutions. Scholars also called for addressing root causes like poverty and misinformation—because ‘prevention > cure’ applies to global security too. 🛡️
As the event wrapped, one message rang clear: Unity isn’t just a hashtag. 🤝
