China's Xinjiang starts building new expressway linking north and south

China broke ground on Saturday on a new expressway across the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in the country's northwest, aiming to cut travel time between the region's north and south and strengthen both tourism and trade links.

Rural discus thrower from Xinjiang makes mark on world stage

China Focus: Xinjiang records historic achievements in all undertakings

Xinjiang has made historic achievements in all undertakings over the past 70 years, a senior regional official said on Friday. The region is experiencing its best period of development in its history, marked by the most profound changes and greatest benefits to date for people of all ethnic groups.

China issues commemorative coins for Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 70th anniversary

The People's Bank of China on Friday issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China.

Explainer: Essence of CPC's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in new era

China central government allocates more than 4 trillion yuan to Xinjiang since 2012: white paper

Average life expectancy in Xinjiang rises to 77: white paper

Cultural heritage in Xinjiang under effective protection: white paper

Xinjiang guarantees religious freedom, lawfully administers religious affairs: white paper

Xinjiang sees comprehensive improvements in infrastructure: white paper

Xinjiang aims to build gateway for opening up to the west: white paper

Xinjiang builds stronger foundations for stability, peace and security: white paper

Xinjiang respects, protects languages of all ethnic groups: white paper

Xinjiang makes new miracles in battle against desertification: white paper

Xinjiang experiencing best period of development in history: white paper

Xinjiang remains China's top cotton producer for 32 consecutive years, with 97-pct mechanization: white paper

Xinjiang Story: Grapevine goalpost and the making of young footballers

"Once you can walk, you can play football," is a saying originating from Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where football first arrived in the 19th century.

Feature: Riding with dreams: Xinjiang horse trainer's decade of pursuit