摘要
Located in northwest China,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is often seen as a stereotypical example of landlocked remoteness,seeking opportunities for development.The reality on the ground however couldn’t be further from the truth.Xinjiang,which shares a 5,600-km border with eight different countries,covers one-sixth of China’s land mass.The region is also rich in energy resources and is home to more than 40 ethnic minority groups.For these reasons Xinjiang became a strategic loca-
