Conquering the Wild West

In 2003, the state began implementing the Western Development Plan.In 2023, the Western Development Plan marks its 20th anniversary. Over 500,000 university students have left the cities to come to the West, to the places where the motherland and the people need them the most.Zhou You, a recent graduate, harboring aspirations for dreams and love, traveled thousands of miles to reach Dabancheng town in the West.In a year of volunteering, he witnessed the vastness of the land, the diversity of the ethnic groups, and the spirit of dedication.The vast and free land of Xinjiang was soaked with his sweat and tears, dispelling his confusion and fear, and etching his youth and passion.