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Seventh Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop (China-Central Asian Project) opens in Xinjiang

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China Daily:

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China Daily:
    The seventh Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop (China-Central Asian Project) has been launched in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
  • The Maker Camp, which opened on Nov. 6, runs until Nov. 11.
  • Liang Yong, Deputy Secretary General of the People's Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, gave his speech and declared the official opening of the Maker Camp.
  • Since the initiation of the Maker Camp in 2017, it has welcomed teachers and students from more than 70 countries and regions.

News conference for 19th Western China International Fair held in Chengdu

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Friday, June 23, 2023

A news conference for the 19th Western China International Fair (WCIF) was held in Chengdu on June 21 by the Sichuan Provincial Government News Office.

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  • A news conference for the 19th Western China International Fair (WCIF) was held in Chengdu on June 21 by the Sichuan Provincial Government News Office.
  • According to Ge Xiaopeng, vice secretary-general of the Sichuan Provincial Government, the 19th WCIF will be held from June 29 to July 3 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, under the theme of a "New Era of China, New Journey for the West."
  • The Boao Forum for Asia is a supporting unit for the event.
  • As of June 20, many foreign political dignitaries, foreign ministerial officials, ambassadors to China, and representatives of international organizations expressed their intention to attend the WCIF.

Global Times: Xinjiang no longer a remote corner, but a core area, hub in BRI: Xi

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Analysts said Xi's visit to Xinjiang signals that after achieving fundamental changes from disturbance to stability, the Xinjiang region is entering a new phase of being built into the bridgehead of China's westward opening-up.

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  • Analysts said Xi's visit to Xinjiang signals that after achieving fundamental changes from disturbance to stability, the Xinjiang region is entering a new phase of being built into the bridgehead of China's westward opening-up.
  • While staying in the Xinjiang region from Tuesday to Friday, President Xi visited many places in Urumqi.
  • He also went to Shihezi and Turpan and inspected villages and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and had communicationswith local residents.
  • As the joint building of BRI continues to advance, Xinjiang is no longer a remote corner but a core area and a hub.

Global Times: Xinjiang no longer a remote corner, but a core area, hub in BRI: Xi

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Saturday, July 16, 2022

While staying in the Xinjiang region from Tuesday to Friday, President Xi visited many places in Urumqi, including Xinjiang University, the Urumqi International Land Port Area, the Guyuanxiang community in Tianshan District and the Museum of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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  • While staying in the Xinjiang region from Tuesday to Friday, President Xi visited many places in Urumqi, including Xinjiang University, the Urumqi International Land Port Area, the Guyuanxiang community in Tianshan District and the Museum of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
  • He also went to Shihezi and Turpan and inspected villages and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) and had communications with local residents.
  • On Friday afternoon, residents of all ethnic groups saw off Xi with prolonged applause before his return to Beijing.
  • In addition to economic development, ethnic unity and cultural heritage were also key words for President Xi's visits in Xinjiang.

CGTN: Xi stresses strengthening sense of community for Chinese nation

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has been a multi-ethnic region since ancient times and is home to over 45 ethnic groups.

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  • Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has been a multi-ethnic region since ancient times and is home to over 45 ethnic groups.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed promoting ethnic unity and progress and consolidating the sense of community for the Chinese nation during his visit to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning.
  • A cultural heritage like "Manas" is a treasure of both the Kirgizs and the Chinese nation, he said, urging better preservation and promotion efforts.
  • While visiting the Guyuanxiang residential community in the Tianshan District on Wednesday morning, Xi urged local officials to improve community services to benefit residents of all ethnic groups.

CGTN: Xi stresses strengthening sense of community for Chinese nation

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Friday, July 15, 2022

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has been a multi-ethnic region since ancient times and is home to over 45 ethnic groups.

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  • Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has been a multi-ethnic region since ancient times and is home to over 45 ethnic groups.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed promoting ethnic unity and progress and consolidating the sense of community for the Chinese nation during his visit to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning.
  • A cultural heritage like "Manas" is a treasure of both the Kirgizs and the Chinese nation, he said, urging better preservation and promotion efforts.
  • While visiting the Guyuanxiang residential community in the Tianshan District on Wednesday morning, Xi urged local officials to improve community services to benefit residents of all ethnic groups.

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) Successfully Completes Financing for INSPIRE Integrated Resort in Korea; Targets 2023 Opening

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Monday, November 29, 2021

UNCASVILLE, Conn., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) , master developer of awe-inspiring integrated resorts (IR) today has announced the successful closing of financing to develop the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort on Yeongjong Island in Incheon, South Korea.

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  • UNCASVILLE, Conn., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) , master developer of awe-inspiring integrated resorts (IR) today has announced the successful closing of financing to develop the INSPIRE Entertainment Resort on Yeongjong Island in Incheon, South Korea.
  • Targeted to open in 2023, INSPIRE Entertainment Resort will be the largest IR in Northeast Asia once completed.
  • INSPIRE Integrated Entertainment Resort (INSPIRE) is a multi-phase, multibillion-dollar integrated entertainment resort project in Incheon, South Korea.
  • INSPIRE is a subsidiary of the United States based Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment which will be the first truly integrated entertainment resort in Korea with a comprehensive set of family-based offerings.

Xinhua: The 11th Western China Investment Promotion Fair was Held in Chengdu, Signing 758 Projects

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Friday, September 17, 2021

On the afternoon of September 16, the 11th Western China Investment Promotion Fair and Contract Signing Ceremony of Economic Cooperation Projects( hereinafter referred to as "11th Western China Investment Promotion Fair" ) was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

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  • On the afternoon of September 16, the 11th Western China Investment Promotion Fair and Contract Signing Ceremony of Economic Cooperation Projects( hereinafter referred to as "11th Western China Investment Promotion Fair" ) was held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
  • After preliminary negotiations, 758 investment cooperation projects had been signed with domestic and foreign investors by Western China Investment Fair.
  • It is reported that the Western China International Fair is an important investment promotion platform built by China in the Western region.
  • Apart from hosting the 11th Western China International Fair, this fair also held a series of investment promotion activities.

CGTN: China's fervor for sports continues with opening of 'mini Olympics'

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

The country topped the medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympic Games that concluded earlier this month with 207 medals (96 golds, 60 silvers and 51 bronzes).

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  • The country topped the medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympic Games that concluded earlier this month with 207 medals (96 golds, 60 silvers and 51 bronzes).
  • Moreover, Beijing will host the Winter Olympic Games in next February and become the first city to host both summer and winter Olympics.
  • It was the third time that President Xi has attended the opening ceremony of the Games since becoming Chinese president in 2013.
  • The National Games and the upcoming Winter Olympics are set to become new milestones on China's journey towards a full-fledged global sports powerhouse.

CGTN: China's fervor for sports continues with opening of 'mini Olympics'

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

The country topped the medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympic Games that concluded earlier this month with 207 medals (96 golds, 60 silvers and 51 bronzes).

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  • The country topped the medal tally at the Tokyo Paralympic Games that concluded earlier this month with 207 medals (96 golds, 60 silvers and 51 bronzes).
  • Moreover, Beijing will host the Winter Olympic Games in next February and become the first city to host both summer and winter Olympics.
  • It was the third time that President Xi has attended the opening ceremony of the Games since becoming Chinese president in 2013.
  • The National Games and the upcoming Winter Olympics are set to become new milestones on China's journey towards a full-fledged global sports powerhouse.