Corps keeps development on track in Xinjiang

URUMQI - The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) will continue to guarantee the development and security of the autonomous region, a top official of the Corps said.

"Besides pushing forward economic development, we will also make more effort to maintain stability and guard borders," said Hua Shifei, commander of the XPCC.

The XPCC, founded in 1954, is a unique economic and semi-military government organization in Xinjiang. It has 14 divisions across the autonomous region, where more than 2.5 million people live.