Wen stresses development, stability for Xinjiang
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Premier Wen Jiabao talks with local people in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Sept. 5, 2012. [Photo: Xinhua] |
"Even those projects aiming to protect ecology should take precautions against damaging water resources in any way," Wen said, warning of unscientific sand control efforts.
Desert area occupies 63 percent of Hotan, which is located beside the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert.
Wen was told that tree saplings planted months ago boasted a high survival rate thanks to this year's ample rainfall, and the second round of a tree-planting campaign across 41,000 mu (2,733 hectares) is underway.
During his trip, the premier visited communities, vendors, schools, hospitals and companies.
He underlined a series of livelihood-improving fields that should be high on the local government's agenda, citing education, medical services, social insurance and poverty relief.
Noting that Xinjiang's neighboring countries are among the fastest-developing energy markets and major potential consumers, Wen urged the region to sensibly develop its processing trade, expand exports of products with local flavors and step up the construction of commercial and trade centers.
Highlighting ethnic unity and social stability, Wen called on the Xinjiang government to strengthen a sense of interdependence of all ethnic groups among local residents, with respect for the habits and traditions of minority groups and protection of ethnic people's cultures and rights.
During his visit, Wen also met with officials sent to Xinjiang from Shanghai, Shandong, Guangdong and Shenzhen to back the region's development.
Wen noted that the campaign to support Xinjiang will be more challenging under new circumstances, urging related provinces and groups to map out advanced projects and products oriented toward people's livelihoods.
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