"My name is Yakupjan Abdusamat. I am Uygur, and I am 27. I run a jade shop in Shenzhen, and my wife and 3-year-old son live with me. I studied English at university, and wanted to be a tour guide. But eventually I decided to help my father with his jade business. I have made a lot of friends in Shenzhen and my Han friends call me A Jiang. I have transferred my hukou (permanent residence registration) to Shenzhen and will get my passport soon. This year I hope to travel abroad and learn more." Photo by Kurbanjan Samat / For China Daily

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