Pakistan, July 17 -- As part of the Overseas Chinese Uyghur community living in Rawalpindi, I had the incredible honour of a cultural and educational visit to China. The visit began in Xinjiang and spanned multiple cities, concluding in Beijing. This journey carried deep personal significance, reconnecting me with my ancestral roots in Xinjiang. But it was not only a journey into my history, culture, traditions and shared heritage, but also an opportunity to closely witness the social harmony, advanced development and technological advancements in China.

Due to the Indo-Pak tensions and limited flight availability, I took the overland route to China. On May 18th, I began my journey from Pakistan via Khunjerab Pass. I entered China throug...