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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dire conditions don't deter resolute soldiers
March 21, 2025
Climbing 1,377 steep steps — the equivalent of ascending some 70 floors in a standard office building — can exert considerable physical strain on most people.
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Cavalry guards stretch of rugged border area
March 21, 2025
When Mareyam Ahmat attended her first equestrian show in her home county of Baicheng in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in August last year, she was captivated by its blend of strength and grace.
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Xinjiang's sands reveal fascinating finds
February 25, 2025
Review of archaeological discoveries helps deepen understanding of history, report Fang Aiqing and Mao Weihua in Urumqi.
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