Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous on cotton. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Hostess: Good afternoon, fellow media reporters! Welcome to the press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. I’m Hu Zhichun, hostess of the press conference.

The anti-China forces in the United States and several western countries confounded black and white and fabricated lies and fallacies such as the so-called “forced labor” allegation regardless of facts. They spread the rumor that the ethnic minorities in Xinjiang are forced to grow cotton and sanctioned enterprises in Xinjiang on this pretext, which is utter slander with ulterior intention and downright fabrication. Cliches as such go against facts, principles of law and morality, whose real intention is to sabotage the social stability and prosperity of Xinjiang and thwart its development.

However, hard facts shatter their ugly plot. There’s no so-called “forced labor”in Xinjiang at all. Instead people here choose to work voluntarily based on their free will as to what to do for a living.Xinjiang is the dominant cotton production zone.In recent years, mechanized, intelligent and large scale sowing of Xinjiang cotton has been implemented. For a long time, all relevant departments in Xinjiang have fully respected and safeguarded the rights of employees of all ethnic groups, and secured their right to labor remuneration, right to rest and leave, right to labor safety and health protection, right to social insurance and welfare, etc..The production and development of Xinjiang cotton has ensured the cotton growers, cotton weavers and their family members’ livelihood and improved their lives. Being an important part of the local textile and garment industry, Xinjiang’s cotton and textile industry has made great contribution to the elimination of poverty. The so-called “forced labor” allegation is a gross vicious lie fabricated by the anti-China forces of the United States and several western countries.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Hu Zhichun, the hostess of the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Today, we invite Xu Tao, deputy director of Department of Rural Affairs of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Erken Shamushak,vice dean of Law School, Xinjiang University to introduce to us development of cotton industry and labor and employment security in Xinjiang. We’ll connect six representatives of enterprises and from grassroots to share with us how work has changed their lives and enabled them to create happiness.They are Eimer Tuerhong, a major cotton grower of Shaya County, Aksu Prefecture, Awutjan Kulahong,cotton grower of Old Shawan Township, Shawan Municipality, Tacheng Prefecture, Ibrayin Hoshur of Yinawat Village, Aksup Township, Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture,Shelali Abuduwali, mechanic of Xinjiang Boshiren Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Co.,Ltd., Patguli Tuerxun, rotating manager of Aksu Huafu Color Spun Co., Ltd and Gulinisha Abashi, employee of Aksu Huafu Color Spun Co., Ltd.

Hostess: Eimer Tuerhong grows 1,900 mu (126.73 hectares) of cotton in Shaya County, Aksu Prefecture. He’s bought tractor and mechanized cotton picker and hired ten villagers. His annual income amounts to RMB 1 million. We’ll connect Eimer Tuerhong now to invite him to share his story.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Eimer Tuerhong speaks at the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton via online video. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Eimer Tuerhong: Hello, everyone. I’m Eimer Tuerhong, a major cotton grower in Tarim Township, Shaya County, Aksu Prefecture. I’m 33 years old and have 1,900 mu (126.73 hectares) of field, 500 mu(33.35 hectares) of which are mine and 1,400 mu (93.38 hectares) are planted by contract.I mainly grow cotton.

Now with the progress of science and technology, cotton growing management has developed from the initial broad irrigation and manual picking to today’s efficient water-saving drip irrigation and mechanized cotton picking. With the mechanized cotton picker, 400 mu (26.7 hectares) of cotton can be collected in a day, the cost of RMB 650 per mu being saved. As mechanized cotton picking costs less and is more efficient, cotton of my family is collected in less than a week.

In recent years, my family has been keeping on expanding the area of our cotton fields. By 2019 we’d planted 1,900 mu of cotton with an annual income of RMB 1 million. We’ve bought three large tractors and a mechanized cotton picker. All the agricultural machinery we purchased had been supported by governmental subsidy, so the tractors was subsidized RMB 170,000 and the mechanized cotton picker RMB 300,000.Now I hire ten villagers to manage the cotton fields, some of whom have been with me for three years. I have a video clip to share with you.

Recently, I heard that the anti-China politicians in the United States slandered “ The Uygurs in Xinjiang are oppressed and forced to labor.” It is gross nonsense! We plant in our own fields, pick our own cotton and earn our own money, how come there’s so-called “forced labor”? The cotton pickers are provided with food and lodging for free and the more they pick, the more they earn. As they can make more than RMB10,000 in more than two months, they are much eager to come to pick cotton. Is this forced labor? I want to prove with my own experiences that the so-called “forced labor” fabricated by the anti-China forces in the United States and several western countries is simply absurd because it’s not supported by facts at all! We firmly condemn such remark and behavior! We will never allow it!

Hostess:Thank you Eimer Tuerhong for your account.

Hostess: Awutjan Kulahong, a cotton grower of Old Shawan Township, Shawan Municipality, Tacheng Prefecture has 80 mu (5.37 hectares) of cotton fields managed via the Internet. With the app on the cellphone, he is able to know the situation in the cotton fields anytime and intelligent agriculture is accessible to all households. Now let’s connect Awutjan Kulahong and welcome him to share his story.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Awutjan Kulahong (L) speaks at the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton via online video. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Awutjan Kulahong: Hello, everyone! I’m Awutjan Kulahong,42 years old. I’m from Old Shawan Township, Shawan Municipality, Tacheng Prefecture and am a typical farmer. This year we plant 80 mu (5.34 hectares) of cotton. Our fields are lined with drip irrigation tape and tools are mechanized. Drone is applied in spraying pesticide. Mechanized cotton picker is used in picking cotton with which cotton is picked in about two to three hours, which is unimaginable. Modernized mechanization saves not only water, pesticide and seeds, but also manpower.

This year the per mu yield of my cotton field increases by 70 to 80 kilograms than that of last year. Nearly 40 tons of cotton is harvested in my field. As the quality and price of cotton are good, I earn more than last year. I feel very happy. I am very satisfied with what I earn as the net annual income is more than RMB 200,000 by doing farming and animal husbandry.

I want to share with you one more thing. This year we’ve learned to manage the cotton field by mean of the Internet. You see, as I’ve installed the app of intelligent agriculture, I am able to check the conditions in the cotton field any time. I surf online for the condition to see which plot of fields lacks water, which has pests. Thus, I am informed of the conditions so that I can solve the problems in time for my own convenience, which saves time,is more exact and more convenient. Here’s a video clip for you to get to know my happy life.

Recently, the anti-China forces in the United States and several western countries slandered Xinjiang, claiming that we have the issue of so-called “forced labor”, which is really outrageous. Xinjiang cotton is so good and clothes made of it are very comfortable, so you are jealous and talk nonsense with your eyes wide open. You do not have the ability and do not live a good life, so you slander others intentionally. You guys are bad and are capable of lying, but please spend some time taking care of yourself!We have disclosed your lie with our own action. We are getting better and better by growing cotton and working with our hands to earn money.You bad people, stop slinging mud. We will never buy your nonsense.

Hostess: Thank Awutjan Kulahong for your account.

Hostess: In Yinawat Village, Aksup Township, Yuli County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Ibrayin Hoshur has learned how to drive cotton picker and tractor.With his efforts, he has been able to improve his family conditions and his family are very proud of him. Now,let’s connect Ibrayin Hoshur and invite him to share his story with us.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Ibrayin Hoshur speaks at the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton via online video. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Ibrayin Hoshur: Hello, everyone. I’m Ibrayin Hoshur, 29 years old. I’m a cotton picker driver of Yinjisha Farm, Halayugong Township, Korla Municipality.My home is in Yinawat Village, Aksup Township, Yuli County and there are three people in my family,my wife,I and a son who is at the kindergarten. Look, this is the cotton picker I drive.

I feel very happy as I make RMB12,000 a month although I have driven the cotton picker for only a year and have been very busy. As I am able to make more money, I feel free to buy whatever I want to for the family. In addition to giving my parents pocket money, I buy things for my wife now and then. My family are very happy for me for my good job. My elder sister is a cotton grower planting 20 mu (1.33 hectares) of cotton. She often praises me in front of others, saying that I’ve leaned skills.She tells me not to be proud of myself and I should keep on working hard instead. My dad praises me for my consideration and ability. My friends and neighbors admire me. So I am getting more and more confident with my life. I plan to work hard for several more years so that I am able to buy an apartment in the county and buy a new car.

Now I make money by driving the cotton picker. After the cotton harvest, I will drive high horsepower tractor and excavator. Anyway I have work to do all year round. As I do a good job, many people ask me to work for them. As the boss is nice to me, I want to continue to work with him even after my contract expires.

During the three years, my income has kept on increasing, from RMB 5,000, to 7,500, and now 120,000. I am getting more and more confident. Let’s watch a video clip.

Recently, the anti-China forces in the United States claim, “The ethnic Uygurs in Xinjiang are oppressed and forced to labor”, which is gross nonsense. I want to share with you my experiences to show that what they say is false. We farmers are free to learn skills of driving cotton picker and excavator for free and we decide by ourselves as to do farming or not and what to grow. Next year, my elder sister and my brother-in-law plan to expand the area of their cotton field. We want to make more money and prove with our own action that we live a happy life with our hard work. You are so low to defame us. The life of people in Xinjiang will get better and better!

Hostess: Thank Ibrayin Hoshur for your account.

Hostess: Shelali Abuduwali, a mechanic of Xinjiang Boshiren Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Co.,Ltd. deals with mechanics everyday. He said he is very happy doing what he enjoys doing. Now let’s connect Shelali Abuduwali and invite him to tell his story.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Shelali Abuduwali speaks at the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton via online video. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Shelali Abuduwali: Hello, everyone. I’m Shelali Abuduwali, 44 years old. I work at Xinjiang Boshiren Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Co.,Ltd. Now what I am engaged in is my hobby and I feel very happy dealing with various kinds of mechanics.

I have been interested in playing with car and machines very much. In 2017, I came to work in the company out of my own will and am responsible of fixing various kinds of machines. In my view, these machines are “big toys”. My co-workers and I divide the work, examine and maintain them and do customer service. This year, I have a lot of work in my hands, especially the maintenance and customer service of cotton picker and I am often busy from daybreak to late night.

As more farmers grow cotton and it grows well this year, I have been busy since March. I am often on business trips to Kashgar, Korla and Aksu because our agriculture is indispensable from mechanized cotton picking.Be it sower, drone spraying pesticide or cotton picker, they are all very modernized,save time and energy and relieve farmers of much labor. Now I am in charge and responsible of instructing an apprentice. Earning a salary of RMB 6,300 a month,I want to buy a new car. I live a happy and contented life. Let’s watch a video clip.

The anti-China forces of the United States and several western countries fabricated lies, claiming that there’s so-called “forced labor” in the production of Xinjiang cotton, which is utter nonsense. Xinjiang cotton is pure and white and people in Xinjiang are aboveboard and honest. The anti-China forces in the United States and several western countries are doomed to fail as they use such vicious means for their ulterior intentions. We’ll keep on working hard and making our life better and better.

Hostess: Thank Shelali Abuduwali for your story.

Hostess: The anti-China forces in the United States and several western countries slandered that there’s so-called “forced labor” in Xinjiang and sanctioned related enterprises wantonly on this pretext, which does severe harm to the reputation and benefits of the enterprises. Now let’s connect Patguli Tuerxun, rotating manager of Aksu Huafu Color Spun Co., Ltd for her view.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Patguli Tuerxun speaks at the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton via online video. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Patguli Tuerxun: Hello, everyone. I’m Patguli Tuerxun,rotating manager of Aksu Huafu Color Spun Co., Ltd.

Founded in December 2010, our company is the largest color spun production base of Huafu Fashion Co., Ltd. By the end of 2019, it had come into being, producing 780,000 spindles of yarn and 40,000 tons of mélange yarn, with the annual yarn production reaching 97,000 tons and making a total industrial value of RMB 2.41 billion. At present, there are more than 5,000 employees(employees with ethnic minorities background accounting for 88%). Aksu Huafu Color Spun Co., Ltd. has become an outstanding enterprise that recruits the most people of local labor force and makes outstanding contribution to the society, thus contributing actively to the development of Xinjiang textile industry and poverty alleviation.

Our company always pursues the enterprise spirit of “people-oriented, honest management, strong enterprise, and service to society”, firmly establishes the concept of operating in accordance with the law and in good faith. Our company complies with national laws and regulations, protecting the rights and interests of employees and fulfilling legal obligations such as paying taxes in accordance with the law. The company’s credibility and influence have been improving.

Based on the principle of voluntariness, our company adopts the voluntary application method to recruit employees, focusing on absorbing surplus rural laborers and helping them to find jobs. We sign labor contracts with employees, pay them in full and on time every month, and effectively protect their remuneration.At present, the average salary of our employees is RMB 3,300 and a total of more than 2,600 poor families have been lifted out of poverty. The company also gives employees the care of a large family, arranging vehicles to send them to and from work for free, and solving problems such as temporary housing and schooling for their children. The company listens to employees’ opinions and suggestions attentively, safeguards their rights and benefits and meets their demands in a timely manner.

Now, Let’s watch a video clip about employees in our company and hear their accounts of work and daily life.

In recent years, with the improvement of ethnic minority employees’ quality, many employees have been granted professional awards and prizes, including myself. When I was an instructor of the automatic winder process, I was granted the honor of the fourth national model worker in the textile industry. Nuerguli Tudi, former team leader of the fifth workshop was granted the honor figure touching Huafu in the year 2017.

The anti-China forces in the United States and several western countries confound black and white regardless of facts and fabricated the lie of so-called “forced labor”,wantonly suppressed and sanctioned us. Our company is very indignant at it and strongly opposes it! Our company will make every effort to defend the image of Xinjiang textile enterprise and resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.

Hostess: Thank Patguli Tuerxun for your introduction.

Hostess: Gulinisha Abashi is an employee of Aksu Huafu Color Spun Co., Ltd. Stable job and income have made her more self-reliant, confident and value self improvement.The modern working environment, tender and comfortable living conditions, warm-hearted and practical co-workers and caring and loving leaders have made Gulinisha Abashi cherish the hard-earned job opportunity.Let’s connect Gulinisha Abashi and let her share her story.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Gulinisha Abashi speaks at the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton via online video. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Gulinisha Abashi: I’m Gulinisha Abashi, the general instructor of yarn process of X1 Factory, Aksu Huafu Color Spun Co., Ltd. I have been in the textile business for more than a decade.

In July 2012, upon the recommendation of my friend, I came to apply for a job at Aksu Huafu Color Spun Co., Ltd, passed the job interview smoothly and started to work here.In August 2017, the company asked me to be the general instructor of the yarn process and trained the employees’ operational skills, which made me much busier. However, seeing the increasing output of the team and the best quality of our work, I felt it’s well worth it no matter how exhausted I was. Now I have instructed more than 80 apprentices,some of them have become excellent operators in the workshop and some of them have become team leaders. I feel very happy seeing them grow and make progress.

Let’s look. Our company has modernized working environment, tender and comfortable living conditions. The company provides us with dormitory, living subsistence and holiday welfare. On important festive occasions cultural activities are held, together with skill competitions and awards for model employees.

Now I have a salary of more than RMB 4,500 and my life is getting better and better. I feel that I am full of energy because I have changed from a farmer to an industrial worker with stable job and income, which makes me feel very confident. Now my husband works in the company too. We go to work and off work together. We’ve bought a house in the city and our child is in the middle school of the textile city.Now I want to work hard and make our life better and better. Now let’s watch a video clip of our daily life.

The anti-China politicians in the United States lied and slandered “The ethnic Uygurs in Xinjiang are oppressed and forced to labor”, which made me feel very indignant because it’s nonsense. I want to tell you with my own experiences that I come to work voluntarily, the company does not force us to labor and no one interferes with our freedom. Those with ulterior intentions fabricated lies in the vain hope of depriving us of our happy life.We will never allow it! I will cherish the job, work hard in the factory and create a wonderful life with my hands!

Hostess: Thank Gulinisha Abashi for your account.

Hostess: Now it’s time for questions. This journalist please.

Xinhua News Agency: Thank you, hostess. I am a journalist of Xinhua News Agency. Now it’s time for the cotton harvest in Xinjiang. How is the production condition of Xinjiang cotton industry?

Hostess:let’s invite Xu Tao, deputy director of Department of Rural Affairs of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to answer this question.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Xu Tao, deputy director of Department of Rural Affairs of XUAR answers questions at the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Xu Tao: In general, the production of cotton this year is comparatively better than that of last year, which shows the production tendency of two increases and one reduction, that is, the increases of total output and per unit yield and the reduction of area.

In 2021, the color grade, length, fibre strength, micronaire value and other quality indicators of Xinjiang cotton mirror a substantial improvement and the quality of cotton is significantly better compared with the same period last year.

The market price of cotton this year is high, remains high and shows the tendency of gradual stabilization. The opening price of unginned cotton in mid and later September was RMB 9.5 per kilogram, higher than the average purchase price of last year.The purchase price of unginned cotton on October 8 raised to RMB 11 per kilogram,which marks the highest in the ten years.Recently,under the regulation of relevant policies of the state and autonomous region, the purchase price of unginned cotton is between RMB 10 to10.5 per kilogram. The average net income of cotton per mu is over RMB1,500 affected by the high market price, which suggests that cotton growers’ income definitely increases.

Hostess: Please keep on asking questions. This journalist please.

China Media Group: Thank you hostess. I’m a journalist of China Media Group. For some time, the anti-China forces in the United States and several western countries slandered that there’s so-called “forced labor” in Xinjiang regardless of facts and truth and sanctioned related industries and enterprises in Xinjiang on this pretext.What’s your view ?

Hostess: Let’s invite Erken Shamushak, associate professor and vice dean of Law School of Xinjiang University to answer this question.

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows Erken Shamushak, associate professor and vice dean of Law School of Xinjiang University answers questions at the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on cotton . Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Erken Shamushak: For a period of time, the United States and several western countries made unwarranted accusation claiming that there’s so-called “forced labor” in Xinjiang based on some anti-China figure’s groundless lie and false information.They abuse long-arm jurisdiction and export control measures in an attempt to suppress enterprises in Xinjiang through sanctions on this pretext to sabotage the development and stability in Xinjiang, make people of all ethnic groups here live in poverty, isolation and backwardness for the ulterior intention of disrupting Xinjiang. The wanton claim made by the American politician is more disgusting. Given its notoriously bad record in human rights conditions, the United States is not worthy of being a defender of human rights, let alone a teacher who tells people what to do.

The so-called “forced labor” allegation is an outright false proposition.It’s a monstrous groundless lie fabricated by some anti-China figures. Whether there’s “forced labor” is not determined by the subjective assumptions made by any country, organization or person. The international community has made clear definition to it. Adopted by the International Labor Organization on June 28, 1930, The Forced Labor Convention defines “forced labor” as “all work or service which is exacted from any person under the menace of any penalty and for which the said person has not offered himself voluntarily.” In Xinjiang, people of all ethnic groups are free to choose their jobs and work voluntarily. The rights and benefits of all the employees,including the ethnic Uygur are protected by law, such as The Constitution, Labor Law, Labor Contract Law, Criminal Law, Law of the People’s Republic of China on Administrative Penalties for Public Security, Employment Promotion Law, Social Insurance Law,etc.are protected by the law. No matter how it’s approached, in terms of the definition of the international convention, the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, or the objective reality, the so-called “forced labor”does not exist and will never exist in Xinjiang.

Firstly, the equal employment right of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang is protected by the law. In our country, the national laws and regulations such as The Constitution, Labor Law, Law of Labor Contract, Employment Promotion Law, Social Insurance Law, Law on the Protection of Women’s Rights and Law on the Protection of Persons with Disabilities are important legal basis. Xinjiang has formulated and implemented a series of regional regulations, including Measures for Implementing the National Employment Promotion Law, Regulations on Labor and Social Security Supervision, The Regulations of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on the Protection of Labor Rights and Interests,which provide a solid legal guarantee for employees of all ethnic groups to enjoy equal rights to work to ensure that there is no restriction to or discrimination against any citizen on the basis of nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, literacy level, religious belief or economic ability,etc..

Secondly, people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang are completely free in labor and employment and personal freedom is protected by law. That employees enjoy freedom and voluntariness in employment is the legal manifestation of their independence in personality and freedom of will. According to The Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, The Labor Law of the People’s Republic of China, The Labor Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China and Law of the People’s Republic of China on Administration and Penalties of Public Security, forced labor by means of violence, threats or illegal restriction of personal freedom, as well as insults, corporal punishment, beatings, illegal searches and detention of workers, etc.are strictly prohibited. For violations to the law, administrative penalties shall be imposed in accordance with the law.For crime, the criminal liability shall be investigated according to the law. People of all ethnic groups are completely free to work and have the right to choose their own careers as to what to do, where to work and which unit to work at.Workers of all ethnic groups voluntarily sign labor contracts with employers in accordance with the law to establish labor relations, and their personal freedom is protected by the law.

Thirdly, the right to rest and leave of employees of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang is protected by law.A working hours system in which employees work 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week is observed in Xinjiang in accordance with the relevant national laws and regulations.Employers who need to extend working hours due to production and operation must consult with labor unions and employees in accordance with the law, and arrange for compensatory time off or pay the corresponding compensation.In the meantime, employees are guaranteed the right to rest on legal holidays and rest days, such as the Spring Festival, the Roza Festival and Corban Festival in accordance with the law.

Fourthly, the right of employees of all ethnic groups to receive remuneration for their work is protected by law.Employees of all ethnic groups have the right to be paid for their work in accordance with the relevant state laws, and the employer shall pay wages to them in full and on time.If the employer violates these obligations, the employee has the right to report the complaint to the relevant authorities according to the law.Human resources and social security administrative departments at all levels and public security organs strengthen the administrative law enforcement and criminal justice interface mechanism, enhance enforcement against the crime of refusal to pay labor remuneration, to ensure that employees are paid in full and on time, and effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of employees of all ethnic groups.

Fifthly, the customs and practices, religious beliefs, and language and script of employees of all ethnic groups are protected by law. Laws and regulations including The Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, Law of the People’s Republic of China on Regional Ethnic Autonomy, Law of the People's Republic of China on the Common State Language and Script, Regulations of Religious Affairs fully respect and guarantee the right to the freedom of religious belief for employees of all ethnic groups.No organization or individual may interfere.As the common national language and script are promoted in accordance with the law, the right of minority employees to use their own language and script is fully respected and guaranteed, and employees can independently choose which language and script to use for communication.The customs and habits of employees of all ethnic groups are fully respected and a good working and living environment is actively created.

Xinjiang’s labor and employment protection and its practice are in line with China’s constitutional law, international labor and human rights standards, and the strong desire of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang to lead a better life.Benefiting people’s livelihood, conforming to public opinion and winning people’s hearts, it fully stands the test of the world.

Thank you !

Photo taken on November 10, 2021 shows the special press conference of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous on cotton. Photo by Xinjiang Daily/ Zhou Peng

Hostess: Thank deputy director Xu Tao and vice dean Erken Shamushak for your introduction.

Hostess: Please allow me to say thank you to the six speakers again. Xinjiang is endowed with unique natural conditions and has a significant position in China and even in the world as it is the largest quality cotton production base in China and one of the most important quality cotton production bases in the world. Cotton in Xinjiang is one of the best in the world and the loss is that of the related enterprises if it’s not used. When the western countries and enterprises hold their stick of sanction high on Xinjiang cotton, the stick is targeted at themselves as well.No matter how the anti-China forces in the United States and several western countries slander and defame, they won’t prevent Xinjiang from developing and becoming prosperous. Nor will they ever change the great situation in Xinjiang where people of all ethnic groups are united and harmonious, help each other and make progress together.

That’s the end of today’s press conference. Please allow me to thank each of the speakers and all the media friends!