Updates

Tomato super-pangenome first constructed by Xinjiang scientists

April 12, 2023

On April 6, an article was published online in Nature Genetics, a monthly journal publishing the best research in the field of genetics, showing that the Processing Tomato Breeding Innovation Group of the Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, together with other units, constructed the world's first tomato super-pangenome.
Tourism expo puts Xinjiang under spotlight

April 10, 2023

The 2023 Xinjiang Cultural Tourism Industry Trade Expo and the 4th Xinjiang Spring Tourism Expo took place on April 8 at the Xinjiang International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Xinjiang fish farms find favor from farther afield

March 31, 2023

When talking about well-known products from the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the conversation often turns to mutton, fruits or nuts. What is less well known is that the fish raised in this vast region's meltwaters are gaining a reputation around the world.
Tourism is on the rise in Kashgar

March 30, 2023

Exciting news from Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region! Tourism is on the rise and the old town is once again bustling with visitors and excitement.
Xinjiang adds rail services so tourists can experience region's grand scenery

March 29, 2023

To enable people to explore the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's grand and diverse scenery more conveniently, regional authorities plan to launch some 100 special rail services for tourists this year.
Expanding Ayakum replaces Bosten as largest lake in Xinjiang

March 24, 2023

Researchers have observed that Ayakum Lake at the eastern foot of the Kunlun Mountains in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has expanded rapidly, replacing Bosten Lake as the largest lake in Xinjiang.
Xinjiang to have 27 airports in 2023

March 17, 2023

The number of airports in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will reach 27 in 2023, ranking first in China.
Magnificent melting lakes in Xinjiang

March 16, 2023

Spring arrived early in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region! The lakes at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains are starting to melt, creating a magnificent scenery that looks like a beautiful painting.