Preface
On Oct. 1, 1955, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was established, opening a new chapter in the historical development of Xinjiang. The year of 2015 will mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Time flies and great changes have taken place in the world. A period of 60 years is merely a short instant in the long river of history. However, to the people of all nationalities of Xinjiang, the trials and hardships during the 60 years are really a glorious chapter worth recording.
Over the 60 years, especially during the reform and opening up, the people of all nationalities of Xinjiang, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, worked hard in unity and forged ahead with determination, they have not only established new amicable ethnic relations of equality, unity and mutual assistance, but also scored great achievements in the modernization construction, making splendid progress continually.
Over 60 years in Xinjiang, its national economy has grown rapidly, with comprehensive strength substantially increasing; the construction of infrastructures has achieved rapid progress, with investment and development environment improving daily; the opening to the outside world has kept on expanding, shaping a pattern of development and opening up in all dimensions; the urban and rural markets are flourishing, and the material and cultural living standard of the people has kept on improving; science and technology and education has got satisfactory results and all social undertakings are in flourishing development; development of socialist democracy and rule of law is in full swing, and cultural and ideological progress has been further promoted… Xinjiang today is thriving and flourishing, making progress every day.
To sum up the history of development of Xinjiang over the 60 years, we specially planned this book China Xinjiang Fact and Figures in 60 Years 1955-2015. This book presents the development and changes in Xinjiang on all dimensions such as politics, economy, society, people's livelihood, culture and environmental protection over the past 60 years, as a collection of data as well as for publicity. It is also an “epitome” of the glorious history of Xinjiang in the 60 years, providing a review for readers to learn experience and build up confidence at the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is our hope that Xinjiang will make persistent efforts and create greater achievements in its future development.
刘向晖,男,新疆维吾尔自治区党史研究室一处处长、编审,新疆师范大学硕士生导师;自治区政协特聘文史专员;自治区社科联第四届社科委员。主编有《中共新疆历史大事记(第三册)》《新疆你早》等,出版的作品有《隐没戈壁的历史碎片》《新疆往事》等书。执笔和负责的自治区重大社科招标课题有《新疆维护祖国统一研究报告》《维护新疆稳定的实践和启示》等。先后发表党史等方面专业论文和新疆党史纪实、新疆历史文化方面的各类文章60余篇。
刘俊佑,女,中共党员。1998年起在《中国青年报》新疆地方版从事编辑记者工作,现为《新疆经济报》产业经济部记者。长期关注探究新疆历史文化等领域,撰写了30多篇“早期共产党人在新疆”系列文章,著有《新疆地名史话》等。
李欣凭,女,汉族,新疆社会科学院经济所助理研究员。曾公开发表论文8篇,参与编写《新疆改革开放三十年》《科学跨越第1年》《温暖人心的民生答卷——新疆民生建设之路》等专著8部,完成各类研究项目20余项,著有《活力新疆》一书。
Contents
Brief Conditions of Xinjiang
Natural geography
Administrative divisions
Historical evolution
Ethnic groups and religions
Customs
Regional Autonomy of Ethnic Minorities
Establishment of Regional Autonomy of Ethnic Minorities system
Carrying out the Party’s ethnic policies
Comprehensively implement the Party’s religion policies
Economic Construction
Agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry
Commerce and trade
Industry and informatization
Tourism and communications
Banking and insurance
Social Development
Science and technology
Education
Medical service
Employment and social security
Harmonious society
Diversified Cultures
Public culture
Culture and art
Ethnic cultures
Cultural industry and international exchanges
Ecological and Environmental Protection
Development of environmental protection capacity
Pollution prevention and treatment
Ecology protection
Beautiful and amazing scenery