Xi, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau, made the call during his research trip to northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from June 17 to 21.
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (C) talks with a worker while inspecting Xinjiang Joinworld Co., Ltd in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 20, 2009. Xi Jinping made a research trip to Xinjiang from June 17 to 21 |
In Kashi, an area frequently shaken by earthquakes in recent years, Xi looked into the progress in building anti-earthquake houses. In Urumqi, the regional capital of Xinjiang, he attended a class of a high school and talked with students.
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (2nd R) talks with a farmer at Baren Village, Shule County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 18, 2009. Xi Jinping made a research trip to Xinjiang from June 17 to 21. |
Before his departure, Xi addressed a workshop for local Party and government officials.
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Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (back L3) talks with students of the 15th Middle School of Urumqi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 20, 2009. Xi Jinping made a research trip to Xinjiang from June 17 to 21. |