China Xinjiang (History and Present)

Author: Li Sheng
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Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Features: The topography of Xinjiang is characterized by the "Three Mountains Encircling Two Basins" pattern. The "Three Mountains" refer to the Altai Mountains in the north, the Tian Shan Mountains in the middle, and the Kunlun Mountains and Karakoram Mountains in the south; the "Two Basins" refer to the Junggar Basin in the north and the Tarim Basin in the south. The Tian Shan Mountains serve as the central axis, dividing Xinjiang into the northern and southern regions, which have significantly different natural conditions. Traditionally, the areas of Turpan and Hami are also referred to as eastern Xinjiang. Xinjiang is rich in resources and has great potential for development. First, it has abundant water, soil, solar, and heat resources, giving it a strong advantage in developing specialized agriculture and animal husbandry. Second, it is rich in mineral and biological resources, with a wide variety of species and large reserves. Third, it has a rich and diverse tourism industry, with unique characteristics. The writing of this book was conducted under the direct leadership of Wang Luolin, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. The outline of the book was drafted by Researcher Li Sheng. During the writing process, a large number of relevant achievements by scholars at home and abroad were referenced and utilized. A History and Current Situation of Xinjiang, China has been translated into English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, Turkish, and Uyghur, Kazakh, and other languages, presenting the history and current situation of Xinjiang to readers around the world in an objective manner. A History and Current Situation of Xinjiang, China is not a comprehensive historical work but rather a book that focuses on explaining the history and current situation of Xinjiang in relation to its stability and development. Respecting historical facts, clarifying right and wrong, and basing the analysis on the present while writing about the past are the main principles of this book.