Updates

Breathtaking landscapes and culture of Xinjiang goes global

May 26, 2025

Officials and representatives from home and abroad have highlighted the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, calling for enhancing exchanges and cooperation to attract more visitors. They made the remarks at the Xinjiang Tourism Development Conference, held on Sunday in Kuqa county of Xinjiang's Aksu prefecture.
Smart farming turns desert into oasis

May 14, 2025

URUMQI — In the arid hinterlands of Northwest China, where barren expanses dominate the landscape, a high-tech greenhouse is defying local harsh conditions, producing vibrant greens and sweet strawberries year-round with minimal water and zero pesticides. The smart farm built last May in Kuqa of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region with funding from Ningbo, Zhejiang province of East China, uses hydroponics and automated climate control to grow leafy greens and strawberries unaffected by the dry, dusty surroundings of the Taklimakan Desert, the world's second-largest shifting sand desert.
Bumper cotton harvest expected in Xinjiang

April 30, 2025

The planting season for growing cotton in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China's primary cotton-producing hub, is expected to conclude this week. Farmers say they are undeterred by Western sanctions imposed over alleged "forced labor" practices, insisting that Xinjiang's high-quality cotton is irreplaceable in the global market and remains a reliable source of income.
Work begins on three critical tunnels of China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway

April 30, 2025

Construction officially commenced on three critical tunnels — Fergana Mountain, Naryn No 1 and Koshtet — along the Kyrgyz section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) Railway on Tuesday, marking a major milestone as the project advances into its mainline construction phase, according to China State Railway Group, which is overseeing the development.
Xinjiang leads China's renewable revolution with record energy transfers

April 25, 2025

China's northwestern region of Xinjiang has achieved a significant energy milestone, transmitting over 900 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to 22 provincial-level regions across the country since 2010 — enough to power all 1.4 billion people in China for nearly 10 months. This effort has not only stabilized national power supplies but also accelerated the country's shift toward cleaner energy.
Xinjiang foreign trade grows steadily in Q1

April 23, 2025

Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's foreign trade value totaled 108.16 billion yuan (about $15 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, up 15.4 percent year-on-year, according to Urumqi Customs. Specifically, the region's exports reached 95.17 billion yuan while its imports stood at 12.99 billion yuan. The growth, mainly driven by strong exports demands and diversification of its trade partnerships, signals a promising start of the year amid a complex global trade environment.
Shanghai-Karamay direct flights to boost tourism

April 16, 2025

In a bid to enhance connectivity and promote tourism between Shanghai and Karamay in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, direct flights are set to be launched by the end of 2025. The announcement was made during a promotion conference held in Shanghai's Changning district on April 15, with the aim of attracting visitors and boosting consumption in both regions.
Silk Road symphony to debut to capital audience

March 21, 2025

On Friday evening, the symphony Silk Road Across Hanhai (Endless Desert) will make its debut at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. The symphony was created by brothers Zheng Junsheng and Zheng Junli and commissioned by the government of Hami city in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.