Tag Archives: trade

Rabiyä Qadir in Il Manifesto: “Independence is impossible”

When I started studying Xinjiang, I knew I would need a broad array of linguistic resources. I never imagined I would read so much in Italian. Here is my translation, doubtless below par, of a [...]

“Xinjiang People, I’m Sorry, Thank You”

I promised, a few posts down, another document that refers to “Xinjiang people”, not just Uyghur or Han or whatever. Recently, the following post, once found at this address, was passed on to me by [...]

Xinjiang Economic News Roundup for 25-31 2008

In this week’s economic news roundup: Australia’s Arrow Energy and Korea’s ecoeye set their sites on Xinjiang’s natural resources. Tax is going high-tech. Sugar beets are getting more expensive.

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. [...]