Koktokay, a town once marked simply as “111” on maps, provided the critical minerals for China’s first atomic bomb, hydrogen bomb, and the Dongfanghong-1 satellite. The legacy of the mines endures as a testament to national resilience.
Ecological restoration has also reshaped the landscapes. Once feared as a “Sea of Death,” the Taklimakan Desert is now encircled by a 3,046-kilometer green belt, the result of nearly half a century of anti-desertification efforts. Sacsaoul trees, straw checkerboards, and other initiatives have stitched together a continuous “green scarf” that stabilizes the desert’s edges.
Xinjiang is experiencing its strongest phase of development. The Junggar Basin, site of China’s first major oilfield in the 1950s, today hosts digital oilfields and a leading film rendering base. The region continues to evolve through cloud computing and innovation-driven industries.
Together, these achievements reflect Xinjiang’s journey from a remote frontier to a region of connectivity, resilience, and sustainable development.
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