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Original title: Field visit in response to Xinjiang-related rumors praised achievements in the fight against terrorism and de-radicalization
Xinhua News Agency, Urumqi, April 2, by reporters Zhe Sun, Yifan Lu, Lei DingFrom March 30 to April 2, the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Vladimir Norov and envoys and diplomats from 21 countries to China visited Urumqi, Kashgar, Aksu and other places in Xinjiang to experience local social development. and the achievements of improving people’s livelihoods. . They believe that the counter-terrorism and de-radicalization efforts in Xinjiang have achieved remarkable results. The basic rights of people of all ethnic groups have been fully protected and respected. Local social stability and the good situation of people living and working in peace and satisfaction are the best examples of how to respond to negative comments related to Xinjiang.
As achievements against terrorism and de-radicalization
Xinjiang is the main battleground in China’s fight against terrorism and de-radicalization. From 1990 to the end of 2016, thousands of violent terrorist activities occurred in Xinjiang, causing large numbers of innocent victims and material losses. The visiting delegation visited the Xinjiang Counter-Terrorism and De-radicalization Thematic Exhibition and learned that there have been no violent terrorist incidents in the area for more than four consecutive years, and the safety of the lives and property of people of all ethnic groups has been guaranteed effective. Nepalese Ambassador to China, Mahendra Bahadur Pandi, said: “I am very happy to see that the Chinese government and people have effectively fought terrorism. They have done a very good job. China has also used education and vocational training. It offers people who are infected by extreme ideas a chance to embrace a new life. “
“Pakistan is deeply affected by terrorism and extremism. We support China and we fully support China’s efforts in this regard.” Pakistani Ambassador to China Moin Haq said: “Xinjiang’s freedom of religious belief is also fully enjoyed. It is guaranteed. Many people don’t.” I understand this, but I make irresponsible remarks about China’s religious policies. I want to express to the outside world that I hope everyone can come to Xinjiang and take a look to understand the real situation there. “
Vladimir Norov said: “The scenes of innocent people being victimized in the exhibition are shocking. If young people do not receive formal education and employment, they are easily recruited by extremist organizations. Xinjiang focuses on preventing terrorism through education and vocational training. Help them find employment, I think the relevant measures deserve high praise. Maintaining security and stability in Xinjiang has made important contributions to all member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. “
Bharatiyaji Abdullah, 33, lives in Yukhak Kazirek Village, Nazerbag City, Kashgar City. In the past, haunted by extreme thoughts, as a taxi driver, he refused to serve Han people and “infidels”, thinking that his money and things were “not halal”. In May 2018, under the persuasion of his family, Bharatiyaji took the initiative to study at the local vocational education and training center. After graduating in May of the following year, he became a truck bomb driver with a monthly income of more than 6,000 yuan.
Seeing that Bharatiyaji’s life has got back on track, Sobach Rashid, Deputy Ambassador of the Maldives Embassy in China, said: “He got rid of the influence of extreme ideas, and now he has become thoughtful and visionary, and has successfully recovered. Normal life . “
Foreign guests visited the place to respond to rumors about Xinjiang
In order to fundamentally eradicate the breeding ground for terrorism and religious extremism, the Chinese government has adopted comprehensive and effective control measures on the premise of protecting the rights of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang in accordance with the law. However, some Western anti-China forces turned a blind eye to the profound changes in Xinjiang and instead slandered the efforts of the Chinese government in every way possible.
After visiting the White Temple in Urumqi and the Aitigar Mosque in Kashgar, the Iranian ambassador to China, Mohammed Kshawarzzad, affirmed the religious freedom of religious believers in Xinjiang.
“Xinjiang is in a period of prosperity unprecedented in history, but the West says there is genocide in Xinjiang, but in fact there is no such situation.” He said: “I saw local Muslims praying in mosques. We are absolutely sure that it is not like here. Western media have said that it suppresses Islam and that the so-called mosque has been turned into a” nightclub “is even more a lie. No I think they really care about human rights issues, but they want to interfere in China’s internal affairs. “
In an ordinary primary school in South Xinjiang Township, Awati Township Central Elementary School in Kashgar, students read English aloud in bright classrooms or play soccer on the green field. This made the Armenian ambassador to China Sergey Sergey. Manasarian was impressed. “This school has a perfect teaching environment. Most importantly, parents can freely choose to allow their children to go to boarding school or day school based on the actual situation.” He said: “Some statements by the Western media are completely inconsistent with the facts that we see with our own eyes.”
In the production workshop of a textile company in Aksu, advanced spinning machines are picking up speed, and from time to time employees check the operating conditions of the machines. During the visit, the foreign guests expressed their appreciation for the company’s factory buildings and the accommodation and boarding conditions for the staff. Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to China Genali Akram said: “I just want to express what I saw with my own eyes. The equipment here is very advanced. I have not seen anything negative in the work area or in the staff living room. I feel very good about visiting here. “
“There are many cotton spinning companies here, which provide many jobs for the local population, which is of great importance for the development of the economy,” said Sang Mugan, minister of the Malaysian Embassy in China. that this company has a modern management concept and employee food. The accommodation conditions are also very good. I look forward to having more opportunities to visit Xinjiang in the future and feel the progress and development here. “
Multicultural coexistence and people’s livelihoods improved significantly
The foreign guests successively visited the Urumqi International Grand Bazaar and the Kashgar Ancient City Scenic Area. They also entered people’s houses and had direct exchanges with ethnic minority farmers in southern Xinjiang. After learning that the Chinese government has invested more than 1.7 billion yuan to develop the urban and rural drinking water security project in Jiashi County, Kashgar, Bangladesh Minister Nazru Islam Mohamed said: “I am very happy to see that this project allows local people to learn from it. As a direct benefit, our country also faces the problem of drinking water safety. We have consulted Chinese experts on this and hope to learn more from China’s experience in the future. “
“All parties have made great efforts for the development of Xinjiang, and the lives of many people have improved significantly.” Ivan Relochovetsv, Chargé d’Affaires of the Russian Embassy in China, said: “Some Western media reports have not. It will not affect our view of Xinjiang. During my stay in Xinjiang, I did not find the things they described.”
Since ancient times, Xinjiang has been an area inhabited by many ethnic groups, the coexistence and integration of multiple cultures has attracted domestic and foreign tourists. In recent years, the local government has continually increased its efforts to protect and inherit the cultures of various ethnic groups. Tajikistan’s Ambassador to China Johir Said Zoda said: “Through the field observations and communication with the local population, I can feel the emphasis of the Chinese government and the protection of the cultural customs of various ethnic groups. I believe that people from other countries should also come to Xinjiang to take a look and learn from China’s successful experience in protecting the culture of various ethnic groups. “
Vladimir Norov said: “The rapid development of Xinjiang has deeply impressed me. People of all ethnic groups live and work in peace and content and enjoy the same rights. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is committed to maintaining security and stability. of the entire region and promote the prosperity and development of its member states. I believe that many of Xinjiang’s development and governance experiences deserve to be learned and learned from member states. “
