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China’s West Region, a historical treasure along the ancient silk road, was renamed Xinjiang, literally meaning new territory, in the year of 1949. Peacefully entering a new era, Xinjiang went through decades of economical re-adjustment as well as administrative re-organization. The so-called „Corps“, a new type of administration coming into being since 1954 with the full name of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, is based on Defense and Production Forces of PLA in 1953. With the initial goal of achieving self-sufficiency in grain and non-staple food supply,  the Corps both functions as frontier garrison force and production units. The Corps…

Singing, dancing, cabaret, martial arts,  local operas, model show, solo instrument and orchestra… For the past ten years, a big event for the Chinese community as well as the oversees Chinese students in Austria is, doubtlessly, the Spring Festival Evening in Vienna. Initiated by Ms Feiru XIE and her Chinese Women’s Association in Austria,  the performance evening has been supported by the City Government of Vienna and the Chinese Embassy in Austria, growing into probably the biggest of its kind among the Chinese communities in Europe. The brilliant evening with its endless talents on the  stage is corresponding to the…

Recently, the editor-in-chief of SINOPRESS was invited to Inner Mongolia in China. Here are some fascinating photos taken there revealing the breathtaking beauty of Hulun Buir Prairie with its Ger, Ergune River and Wetlands.