国内英语资讯:Diplomatic envoys from 12 countries visit Xinjiang_时事

国内英语资讯:Diplomatic envoys from 12 countries visit Xinjiang

In Kashgar, the diplomatic envoys also visited a local economic development zone.

Upon seeing the wide variety of imported products from Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia in the zone, Piriya Khempon, ambassador of Thailand to China, said the trip had deepened his understanding of the Belt and Road Initiative, which he said is very important to Kashgar's development.

Khempon said he believed the city is bound to become a lot better in the coming years thanks to its geographical advantage.

The diplomatic envoys also visited Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar, the largest mosque in Xinjiang, and were briefed on the mosque and its facility improvements.

Mohammed Hosnie Shahiran Ismail, Counselor of the Malaysian Embassy in China, said, through the tour, he sees that the Chinese government attaches great importance to religious freedom, and religious activities are protected by the state.

The trip refreshed his understanding of Xinjiang, he said, adding the region is different from what Western media has portrayed.

At a vocational education and training center in Kashgar, students study ethnic instruments, calligraphy, painting, law, and many other skills.

The envoys asked in detail about the students' life in the center and played ping pong and basketball with them.

Ambassador of Indonesia to China Djauhari Oratmangun said the school had left a great impression on him and that students learn not only about law and skills, but also their own culture.