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Xi in Yulin

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On Monday, Xi Jinping visited Yulin city, in northwest China's Shaanxi province.

Some context: Rich in natural resources, namely coal and natural gas, Yulin enjoys the aspirational nickname “Oriental Kuwait”. Relics from centuries of service as a garrison town help draw the tourists.

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