Explainer: Essence of CPC's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in new era

BEIJING -- A white paper released by the State Council Information Office on Friday expounded on the essence of the Communist Party of China (CPC)'s guidelines for governing Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in the new era.

According to the document, titled "CPC Guidelines for Governing Xinjiang in the New Era: Practice and Achievements," the guidelines represent a thorough understanding of the situation in Xinjiang and embody a profound reflection on the work related to the region by the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core.

They comprise a complete system of theories with a sound logic and rich content, and sit at the core of all work related to Xinjiang in the new era, the white paper said, elaborating the essence of the guidelines as follows:

-- Viewing and planning the work related to Xinjiang from a strategic perspective.

-- Upholding social stability and lasting peace and security as the overall goal of the work related to Xinjiang.

-- Rallying the people's support is fundamental.

-- Fostering a stronger sense of the Chinese nation as one community.

-- Ensuring that religions in China conform to China's realities.

-- Fostering and carrying forward the core socialist values.

-- Promoting high-quality development centered on the people's wellbeing.

-- Strengthening the Party's leadership over the work related to Xinjiang.