URUMQI, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- During the 6th World Media Summit, media professionals from foreign countries visited China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, witnessing firsthand the region's unity, stability, and vibrant development.
"I have seen a society that coexists harmoniously," Rosalinda Maria Tejera Lizano, director of the El Semanal de la Mancha, told Xinhua after visiting Urumqi, Turpan, and other places in Xinjiang.
Tejera discovered some similarities between Xinjiang and Spain's Castile-La Mancha region -- both receive abundant sunlight and have natural conditions suitable for growing grapes and winemaking and the production of renewable energies, especially wind and photovoltaic.
"When I return to Spain, I will talk in my newspaper about the good character of its people, very hospitable, and with great cultural wealth, so that people in Spain know that Xinjiang is a territory rich in cultural diversity," Tejera said.
In Kashgar, journalists experienced the unity and progress of Xinjiang's diverse ethnic groups as they worked together to promote local modernization.
Essosinam Bassadou, editor-in-chief of Togo-Presse, said that as people stroll through the culturally rich streets of Kashgar, they witness the blending and harmonious coexistence of different ethnic groups and cultures.
The dedication and teamwork of the people of Kashgar are the driving forces behind the city's development, said Bassadou.
Ahmad Madahi, chairman of the board of directors of Iran's Mehr Media Group, said that the combination of development and progress alongside tradition and civilization in Xinjiang is "a remarkable achievement."
During their visit to green energy facilities, including China Sinopec's Xinjiang Kuqa Green Hydrogen Demonstration Project, media representatives acquire a deeper insight into Xinjiang's commitment to high-quality development.
"I have to say it's impressive how China has developed the green energy potential here and made use of the deserts to create green energy," said Marijana Durdevic, TV program director of Radio Television of Republica Srpska.
Cherlique Lilienthal, spokesperson for the president of the Republic of Suriname, said that he was particularly impressed by large-scale solar farm and innovative technologies.
As a developing country, Suriname has a lot to gain from such exchanges, Lilienthal said.
Media guests also share their impressions of the beauty of Xinjiang.
After visiting Sayram Lake, Ioanna-Maria Pierri, assistant managing editor of Greece's To Vima English Edition, said, "The experience is just so unique and I will go home and tell so many stories to my family and friends and they will be jealous of my adventure."
The trip to Xinjiang also left a profound impression on Marcelo Benez, chief commercial officer of the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo.
This magical place is so diverse that surprises seem to unfold at every turn for first-time visitors, Benez said, adding that he will encourage more people to come and explore the beauty of Xinjiang. ■
