Facts in Xinjiang

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#Starbucks has officially arrived in China's #Xinjiang. Located in Urumqi's iconic International Grand Bazaar, the flagship store blends modern design with the rich heritage of the region. What makes this store special? Hear from the staff and the architect behind its design as they reveal the ideas and inspirations that went into creating this one-of-a-kind space. #RealXinjiang

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#XinjiangWeTalk The foreign content creator visited the first Starbucks in China's #Xinjiang, located in the iconic Grand Bazaar in Urumqi, and discovered local cultural elements throughout the store. The space blends Starbucks' familiar style with the unique cultural charm of Xinjiang. ☕️✨ #XinjiangCulture

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#Xinjiang China has firmly rejected criticism from a #US congressional committee regarding #Starbucks' expansion into the Xinjiang. Beijing stressed that the move of the US consumer giant demonstrates the region's social stability and economic vitality as more domestic and international brands tap its growing consumer market.

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#XinjiangWeTalk Ahead of the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival, more than 20 bloggers and journalists from 14 countries, including the UK, France and Venezuela, visited China's #Xinjiang for a series of engaging activities. 🌾

They explored local farms and villages, experienced the harvest firsthand and got a closer look at Xinjiang's diverse agricultural products. From fields to table, they captured the colors, flavors and stories of the harvest season. 🍇🌽🥭 #XinjiangAgriculture

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#PeopleinXinjiang "Don't worry, Chinese police will help you," said a Chinese police officer on duty in Urumqi, China's #Xinjiang, after two German tourists tried to take a ride to Turpan. Despite the language barrier, the officers helped them out — and even joined them for a photo to share with their family back home. ❤️ #RealXinjiang

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#XinjiangWeTalk Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University, China's #Xinjiang. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming. #XinjiangEconomy

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#XinjiangWeTalk "People's trust in politicians in the West and the mainstream media in the West is also at a historic low. This in a sense leads people to be more open-minded about China," said Keith Bennett, the vice chair of Britain's 48 Group Club and co-editor of Friends of Socialist China, reflecting on how declining trust in Western politicians and mainstream media has led people to reconsider narratives about China's #Xinjiang.

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#XinjiangWeTalk "What I experienced here was very different from what I'd been told to expect. Every media outlet has its own interests and its own version of the story. So here's the advice I always give myself: stay curious, question what you're told, and whenever you can, go and see things for yourself," said Andrea, an Italian content creator, reflecting on his firsthand experience in China's #Xinjiang.

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#XinjiangWeTalk Arseniy Kretov, 27, who goes by the Chinese name Yu Hao, currently works with a Chinese team in Urumqi, China's #Xinjiang. His company transports consumer goods, electronic products, fabrics and other products made in #China to Central Asia and elsewhere.

Although Arseniy has worked in Xinjiang for less than a year, he has already found many market opportunities. His team's business volume has increased every month, which has given him more confidence. Arseniy said logistics between China and Central Asia is more than just a job for him. It is a field with promising prospects. #XinjiangEconomy #PeopleinXinjiang

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#XinjiangWeTalk "There's a huge difference between talking about a place from 1,000 kilometers away and actually coming here and seeing with your own eyes," said Jason, a foreign content creator, sharing his firsthand experience of Urumqi, China's #Xinjiang.

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#XinjiangWeTalk Recently, the Xinjiang Friendship and Exchange Conference with Distinguished International Guests was held in Urumqi, China's #Xinjiang. Bhokin Bhalakula, a representative from Thailand, shared what he saw firsthand in Xinjiang: Beyond its vibrant cityscapes, people living stable, peaceful and happy lives. #RealXinjiang

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#XinjiangWeTalk Successful restoration makes life more convenient for residents and also opens up new income opportunities. During a visit to the old town of Tuancheng in Hotan, China's #Xinjiang, a Russian content creator saw how its historic streets have been preserved while becoming part of the area's cultural tourism.

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#FactsinXinjiang #XinjiangWeTalk Gulnigar Amat, a local girl, notes rumors hurt local tourism and economy. "Xinjiang deserves to be known by the world. Seeing is believing, come here," she said, inviting the world to experience its charm firsthand. #Xinjiang @AndyBxxx

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#XinjiangWeTalk "Come wander the old town section of Kuqa in Xinjiang, the legendary capital of music and dance along the ancient Silk Road," said YouTuber Karyna, inviting viewers to discover a side of Xinjiang rarely seen through her authentic, on-the-ground journey. https://t.co/VYLCikOGki

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Horgos in Northwest China's Xinjiang nurtures cross-border e-commerce business featuring foreign live-streamers. #RealXinjiang

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#PeopleinXinjiang Zhuang Shihua, a veteran hepatobiliary surgeon, has been in China's far west for over five decades. His team has successfully completed more than 140,000 minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeries, and made seven breakthroughs that filled the domestic gap in the field. Apart from clinical practice, Zhuang has cultivated a large number of key personnel, and supported grassroots medical workers who have stood firm on the front lines of public health.

Zhuang's medical expertise brought him many opportunities to make a fortune, but he turned down the offers and stayed in China's #Xinjiang. Zhuang often visited patients in the pastoral areas of Tianshan Mountains. He also provided financial assistance to over 70 underprivileged students and helped more than 690 households with patients out of poverty.

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#XinjiangWeTalk The Financial Times has published what it calls a "visual investigation" on Xinjiang. And the timing is interesting. Shortly afterward, the US Department of Homeland Security announced it had added over 40 Chinese entities to the so-called "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List".

As the reporters of #MediaUnlocked read through the piece, we quickly noticed something familiar: the same author, the same "experts", and the same playbook. And this time, by following the sources, methodology, and "evidence" behind the report, we uncovered a few things the article never tells its readers. #MediaUnlocked

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#XinjiangWeTalk "Football is a universal language. Once we were on the field, it was like almost we spoke the same language," said Pablo Salazar, coach of the Pico Rivera youth #football team from California, US. He recently led a group of middle school students to Urumqi, China's #Xinjiang, for a friendship match. #XinjiangSports

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#XinjiangWeTalk "We can see this is really a heavenly mountain, and the Chinese people have made a miracle. That's a marvelous and wonderful construction by the Chinese," said Asela Prabath Kumara, a Sri Lankan academic, reflecting on the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel in China's #Xinjiang.

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#PeopleinXinjiang A team of doctors from #Taiwan recently joined their mainland counterparts in providing charitable medical treatment in China's #Xinjiang, bringing high-quality healthcare to local people while exchanging expertise on the treatment of pediatric renal stones. https://t.co/mNgJj2L0Nd