URUMQI, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- In multi-ethnic Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, dance is a lingua franca. A carpet, a speaker and an open space are enough to set the stage. Regardless of gender or age, ...

Airkir Duliki, China's first ethnic Tajik train conductor, was born and raised amidst the snow-capped mountains and grasslands in a village of Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County on the Pamir Plateau.

Resembling a luxuriant plant, the ethereal brooch pays tribute to the Pamir Plateau, formerly known as the Onion Range -- a significant stop along the ancient Silk Road. Chao also drew inspiration ...