Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged accelerated efforts to boost development and shared prosperity in ethnic minority areas, spotlighting Zhejiang's Jingning She Autonomous County as a model. In a heartfelt reply to local residents, Xi praised their progress and emphasized unity as key to growth.
A Letter from Jingning 🏞️
Jingning, China's only She ethnic autonomous county, celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. With over 18,000 She residents (11% of its population), the region has become a symbol of ethnic collaboration. Local officials wrote to Xi, detailing achievements like poverty reduction and cultural preservation—efforts Xi called \"inspiring.\"
What’s Next for Ethnic Regions? 💡
Xi encouraged leveraging Jingning’s \"unique advantages,\" from eco-tourism to traditional crafts, to fuel sustainable growth. He stressed strengthening ethnic unity and ensuring all communities benefit equitably from development—a nod to China’s broader \"common prosperity\" goals.
With young professionals and travelers increasingly drawn to culturally rich areas like Jingning, this push could reshape opportunities for minority regions nationwide. 🌟
