Imagine a place where ancient Silk Road caravans once trudged through deserts—now buzzing with high-speed trains, solar farms, and bustling markets. This is today’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, celebrating 70 years of jaw-dropping transformation. 🚄🌞
Once known for its remote landscapes, northwest China’s Xinjiang has become a symbol of multicultural harmony and economic ambition. Over 25 million people from Uygur, Han, Kazakh, and other ethnic groups call this region home, sharing festivals, tech startups, and a growing middle-class lifestyle. 🎪💻
But how did it happen? Massive infrastructure projects like the ‘New Silk Road’ railways and solar energy parks turned isolation into opportunity. Local farmer Aynur Memet told CGTN: ‘My grandparents rode camels; my kids code apps.’ 📱🐫
Challenges? Sure. Harsh climates and global supply chain hiccups tested resilience. Yet Xinjiang’s GDP grew 7% annually since 2015, outpacing many regions. Tourism is booming too—visitors flock to Turpan’s vineyards and Kashgar’s ancient alleys. 🍇📈
What’s next? Leaders aim to make Xinjiang a green energy powerhouse and a bridge between China and Central Asia. As the CGTN documentary highlights, this journey isn’t just about economics—it’s about people writing a new story together. 📖✨
