Senior Chinese leaders visit show celebrating autonomous regions

　　Senior Chinese leaders Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun and Zhou Yongkang on Thursday visited an exhibition which showcased the achievements of the country's five autonomous regions since the founding of New China.(Xinhua Photo)

　　BEIJING, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese leaders Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun and Zhou Yongkang on Thursday visited an exhibition which showcased the achievements of the country's five autonomous regions since the founding of New China.

　　The show reflects the world-shaking changes that happened in these ethnic areas during the 60 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, said the leaders, adding that the vivid and convincing exhibits proved that ethnic unity was a basic benefit for all ethnic groups.

　　The country's five autonomous regions are: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Tibet Autonomous Region.

　　Senior Chinese leaders Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun and Zhou Yongkang on Thursday visited an exhibition which showcased the achievements of the country's five autonomous regions since the founding of New China.(Xinhua Photo)

　　The three leaders, all members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, urged making the country's ethnic policies known to more people and promoting ethnic unity as the foundation for the country's economic development and social harmony.

　　While visiting a photo show on the July 5 riot, in which 197 people died and more than 1,600 were injured, the three leaders stressed the importance of social stability and encouraged all ethnic groups to unite in building a more prosperous Xinjiang.

　　Senior Chinese leaders Jia Qinglin, Li Changchun and Zhou Yongkang on Thursday visited an exhibition which showcased the achievements of the country's five autonomous regions since the founding of New China.(Xinhua Photo)

　　The show, running from August 25 to Sept. 17, features photos, books, diagrams and models which reflect the social and economic development of the autonomous regions.