Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a gala on Wednesday evening marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Urumqi, the region’s capital. Mr. Xi, who is also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, joined people from all ethnic groups in Xinjiang to watch the gala titled “Magnificent Xinjiang.” The event was structured in three parts: the first showcased the dynamic efforts in building socialism in Xinjiang; the second highlighted the vitality brought by reform and opening-up; and the final part illustrated the shared vision of people from all ethnic groups working together to realize their dreams in the new era. Senior officials, including Wang Huning and Cai Qi, also attended the gala. Mr. Xi, accompanied by a central delegation, arrived in Urumqi on Tuesday to take part in the anniversary celebrations. (Source / Photo: Xinhua)