China stresses stability, security in Xinjiang
Xinhua, October 1, 2015 Adjust font size:
Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng on Thursday said that long-term stability and security was the top priority in Xinjiang.
Yu, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks at a grand rally in Urumqi, the regional capital, marking the 60th anniversary of the autonomous region's founding.
All policies and programs on economic development, people's livelihoods, reform, ethnic minorities and religion should contribute to the final goal, Yu said.
"We must be fully aware of the severe situation we are facing to maintain long-term stability in Xinjiang," Yu said. "Counterterrorism is the focus of our current work."
The government will also address other social problems, he said, adding that it will balance security efforts with the need for economic development, he promised.
More will be done to raise morale and unite the people of Xinjiang so that they stand firmly shoulder-to-shoulder with the Communist Party of China and government to build an "iron wall" that safeguards stability and security, he said. Endi