Military City — Shihezi

Author: Chen Xinwen
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Over 200 exquisite photographs vividly document a profound history and capture the picturesque charm of a young and beautiful city. As the mayor of this city, a sense of pride and responsibility fills one's heart. Praise it in words—it is the duty of poets, writers, and journalists—but to celebrate and illustrate it with photographs is what makes this work outstanding and invaluable. This photo album, whether viewed from a professional perspective or as a hobbyist's collection, stands as a masterpiece with its over 200 color photographs. They are the culmination of the author's years of dedication—marching through dawn and dusk, nourished by love and a childlike heart, creating each frame with passion. These photographs record the past and present of Shiquanzi, carrying the future and hope of the city. They embody the author's deep affection for his hometown, Shiquanzi, his admiration for the military reclamation cause, and his ode to the people of the corps. It is a rare and precious collection of color photographs showcasing Shiquanzi in recent years.
Shiquanzi is renowned for its historical significance, its cultural landmarks, and more importantly, the spirit of perseverance and selfless dedication rooted in the blood of its military reclamation pioneers. Shiquanzi is beautiful because of the sweat of its founders, the perseverance of its successors, and its contributions to the nation's border defense efforts.