Tag Archives: coal

Xinjiang Economic News Roundup for 18-24 March 2008

In today’s economic news: Ürümchi takes measure to control inflation. Aid continues to pour in for areas affected by extreme cold. The City of Ürümchi is taking more concrete measures to control infla—I mean rising [...]

Xinjiang Roundup: 16 December to 22 December 2007

Merry Christmas and Blessed Qurban Festival from The New Dominion! Beginning last Thursday Musilms throughout Xinjiang and China celebrated Qurban Heyt, which commemorates Abraham’s obedience to God when commanded to sacrifice his eldest son Ishmael. [...]

Xinjiang Roundup: 9 December to 15 December 2007

This week, Xinjiang saw a noble wild camel rescue operation, the unearthing of 2400 year-old wheat stalks, the temporary closure of Urumqi International Airport due to heavy fog, a flurry of end-of-the-year statistics, and more, [...]

Xinjiang Roundup: 18 November to 24 November 2007

This week, Xinjiang saw four television-worthy crimes, the defeat of a 50-year old coal mine fire, the passing of an old Xinjiang hand, the demise of both confusing toilet signs and the iconic outdoor kebab [...]