Dream-chasing youth

Photo taken on January 29, 2026 shows the flag-bearers raise the national flag at the opening ceremony in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 2026 "Run! Youth" National Sunshine Sports Games for Youth grandly opened at the Urumqi Olympic Sports Center. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Zhou Peng)

Full of vitality

Photo taken on January 30, 2026 shows children play in the snow in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Nanhu Citizen Square in Urumqi was bustling with excitement as the "Play with Ice and Snow" event, part of the 2026 "Run! Youth"National Sunshine Sports Games for Youth activities kicked off joyfully here. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Zhou Peng)

Intangible Cultural Heritage and New Year Customs Exhibition

Photo taken on February 1, 2026 shows the glazed works at the intangible cultural heritage and New Year customs exhibition in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. On that day, the main venue event of the 13th Intangible Cultural Heritage and New Year Customs Exhibition and the Xinjiang traditional craftsmanship display event were opened at the Xinjiang Art Museum. This event brings together over a hundred exquisite intangible cultural heritage works, showcasing the craftsmanship and the vigorous and enterprising spirit of Chinese culture. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Tang Yong)

Welcome the Spring Festival

Photo taken on January 31, 2026 shows the Literature and Art Association and the Library of Hutubi County jointly held a cultural event celebrating the Spring Festival. Calligraphers wrote with their brushes, presenting Spring Festival couplets and character “Fu”(福), which means "Luck," to people of all ethnic groups, creating a joyous and harmonious Spring Festival atmosphere. (Photo by Tao Weiming)

First bullet train in Ruoqiang

Photo taken on January 26, 2026 shows passengers get ready to board the train at Korla Railway Station in Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The operation of the C982 "Fuxing" EMU marked the first time Korla and Ruoqiang have been directly connected by EMU service. Ruoqiang County, once relatively remote, has now been formally integrated into Xinjiang's EMU network. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Wang Lihua)

Political advisors take media questions

Photo taken on January 27, 2026 shows two members, Arafat Ahat and Ma Xinyan, give interviews at the Xinjiang People's Hall in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The fourth session of the 14th People's Congress of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region opened on the morning of January 27 at the Xinjiang People's Hall in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Cai Zengle)

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