Xinjiang's cultures integral part of Chinese culture

Editor's note: A white paper published by the State Council Information Office on Thursday shows the Chinese government attaches great importance to the protection and development of the traditional cultures of all ethnic groups in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Four scholars share their views on the issue with China Daily:

All ethnic cultures are part of Chinese culture

China emphasizes that all ethnic cultures that originated in the fertile soil of Chinese civilization have not only promoted their own development, but also enriched Chinese culture.