Two new counties established in Xinjiang

URUMQI, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- The people's government of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Friday announced the establishment of two new counties in the region: He'an County and Hekang County.

The establishment of the counties, both administered by Hotan Prefecture, has been approved by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council.

The county seat of He'an is Hongliu Township, while the county seat of Hekang is Xeyidula Township. ■