Home to a variety of ethnic groups, the Urumqi State High-tech Industrial Zone in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has taken great steps in maintaining a harmonious environment.

To increase communication and understanding among ethnic groups and offer a chance for locals to bond together, a series of activities were organized in the zone.

The zone also promoted ethnic unity through websites exhibition boards and mobile loudspeakers. A speech contest was also held to relay stories of those people who have made a great contribution towards maintaining ethnic unity.

Residents living in the zone get along well with each other and work together to create a better future.