Xinjiang of China: Its Past and Present is an important academic work led by the Center for Chinese Borderland History and Geography Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and completed by a collaboration of scholars from multiple ethnic groups. Aiming to "respect historical facts, distinguish right from wrong, base on the present, and record history," this book systematically reviews the historical context of Xinjiang from ancient times to the present. It covers core topics such as the development of the multi-ethnic region, the integration of diverse cultures, the evolution of political systems, economic development, and social stability.

《中国新疆：历史与现状》是一部由中国社会科学院中国边疆史地研究中心牵头、多民族学者合作完成的重要学术著作。该书以“尊重史实、分清是非、立足现实、落笔历史”为宗旨，系统梳理了新疆从古代到现代的历史脉络，涵盖多民族区域的发展、多元文化的交融、政治制度的演变、经济发展与社会稳定等核心议题。