Updates

Xinjiang to see machines harvesting 80 pct of cotton

October 12, 2022

Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Northwest China has entered its large-scale cotton harvest period this year, with machines expected to do over 80 percent of the picking work, local authorities said.
Around 450 projects worth $165b signed at China-Eurasia expo

September 23, 2022

A total of 448 cooperation projects were signed worth 1.171 trillion yuan ($165.11 billion) at the just-concluded 7th China-Eurasia Expo in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Investment deals from 7th China-Eurasia expo hits record high

September 21, 2022

The total value of investment deals signed at the seventh China-Eurasia Expo, held from Sept 19 to 23 in Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, hit a record level in the event's history, according to the event's organizer.
Xinjiang seen as key to deepening SCO ties

September 21, 2022

With members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) further integrating the Belt and Road Initiative with regional cooperation programs and national development plans, establishing an SCO-themed pilot free trade zone in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will greatly bolster trade activities and expand cooperative areas in Eurasia, experts said on Tuesday.
Improved railway helps to boost regional connectivity

September 15, 2022

Improved railway infrastructure between China and Kazakhstan has played a major role in the increased frequency of China-Europe freight train services, which has served to beef up regional connectivity and promote the Belt and Road Initiative.
Xinjiang eyes bigger role in energy supply

September 15, 2022

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region vows to further tap the potential of its vast coal reserves as well as oil, gas and renewable energy, to meet the ever-growing energy demand in the country.
China-Europe freight train services see robust growth in August

September 13, 2022

he number of China-Europe freight train service surged by 18 percent year-on-year last month, hitting a record-high 1,585 trips, according to the China State Railway Group Co Ltd.
Xinjiang foreign trade up 49.6% in Jan-Aug

September 11, 2022

Foreign trade levels of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region soared 49.6 percent year-on-year to nearly 145.6 billion yuan ($21 billion) from January to August this year.