My name is Ivan Panaseko Alexandrovich and I am a self-employed entrepreneur. Xinjiang feels like a second home to me as I came here at the age of 16 to study Chinese. From 2004 to 2006, I pursued my Chinese studies at Xinjiang University, followed by five years dedicated to studying International Trade and Economics at Xinjiang University of Finance and Economics. I am immensely grateful for the guidance provided by the professors from both universities.

Ivan Panaseko Alexandrovich and his friends during their time at Xinjiang University in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

I have lived in Xinjiang, China for many years and I am truly delighted and impressed by the remarkable development of this region. It is a beautiful region with rich culture, natural resources, and hardworking people. In recent years, Xinjiang has made significant progress in economic development. New types of industrial enterprises have emerged like mushrooms after rain, agriculture is flourishing, and infrastructure continues to improve. All these factors indicate that Xinjiang is firmly on the path towards prosperity and development.

The diversity of Xinjiang's culture is also its greatest source of pride. Each ethnic group cherishes and nurtures their own unique traditional culture, contributing to a vibrant and harmonious human environment.

I had a wonderful and memorable time in Xinjiang, where I forged deep friendships and mastered the art of breakdancing. My friends and I supported each other and learned valuable lessons from one another, creating cherished memories that will last forever.

I am delighted to see the remarkable development in Xinjiang. During the 8th China-Eurasia Expo, it was a pleasure for me to meet numerous foreign friends from European and Central Asian countries that share borders with Xinjiang. We engaged in profound exchanges, fostering hopes for a prosperous future of Xinjiang. My heartfelt gratitude goes to the organizers of the 8th China-Eurasia Expo. With firm belief, I envision Xinjiang's continuous growth towards greater prosperity and beauty. May the people of China be blessed with happiness, good health, abundance, and success.

Ivan Panaseko Aleksandrovich takes a selfie at the 8th China-Eurasia Expo in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Tuesday morning for the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Astana, and state visits to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan and President Emomali Rahmon of the Republic of Tajikistan. China and Kazakhstan are friendly neighbors and permanent comprehensive strategic partners.I believe the cooperation between China and Kazakhstan will continue to deepen, yielding enhanced benefits for the two peoples and contributing significantly to the peaceful development of the region.

Ivan Panaseko Alexandrovich is a self-employed entrepreneur.

Planner : Jie Wenjin

Reviewers : Hou Weili and Cheng Li