A Sinologist's revisit to Xinjiang in 30 years

Editor's Note: Recently, the "China in the Eyes of Sinologists: A Cultural Tour in Xinjiang" delegation traveled through Kashi, Urumqi, Ili and beyond in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Its members, from across the globe, boast deep familiarity with Chinese culture—many even count as "old China hands." What caught their eye in Xinjiang? What stayed with them? Starting today, InXinjiang presents a special series, Insights from Sinologists, to bring their journey to life.
Silvia Pozzi, Sinologist and Professor at the University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy, first visited Xinjiang 30 years ago. She shared that both the Xinjiang of three decades ago and today have left a profound impression on her. While Xinjiang has developed rapidly and undergone tremendous changes, the warmth of its people remains unchanged.

Silvia Pozzi emphasized the vital role of translators in bridging cultures, stating that they help the world better understand the real China and the true essence of Xinjiang through literature. She expressed her hope to translate works by Xinjiang authors in the future, particularly selecting poems by local poets to publish in Italian magazines and newspapers.
She also said that Xinjiang has more beautiful mountains than Europe and more delicious food than Europe, visiting the region allows people to experience the beauty of the world.

Executive Producer: Xiao Chunfei
Supervisors: Ding Tao and Xue Jing
Producer: Jie Wenjin
Planner: Cheng Li
Reporter: Gulgina Arken
Camera: Nie Ning
Post-production: Salayidin Sadar
Reviewers: Hou Weili and Zhang Shijie

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