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12:55, 26-Mar-2019
Top Chinese political adviser visits Xinjiang, stressing stability and solidarity
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Top Chinese political adviser Wang Yang has stressed social stability and ethnic solidarity in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region during an inspection tour.
Wang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top advisory body, said that solid work should be done on various fronts to maintain social stability in Xinjiang.
"Attention should be paid to resolving fundamental issues that affect long-term peace and stability in the region," Wang said.
Chinese top political adviser Wang Yang inspects a middle school in Tumxuk, in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 22, 2019. /Xinhua Photo
Chinese top political adviser Wang Yang inspects a middle school in Tumxuk, in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 22, 2019. /Xinhua Photo
He said the security in Xinjiang has been continuously stable and kept on improving, and people's sense of gain, happiness and safety keeps growing.
He urged local authorities to continue with the fight against terrorism, separatism and extremism.
He also called on efforts to alleviate poverty in Xinjiang through industrial development and consumption boost.
Wang visited Kashgar, Tumxuk, Ili and Urumqi from March 20 to 25.
(Cover: Top Chinese political adviser Wang Yang inspects a mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on March 21, 2019. /Xinhua Photo)
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency