In Horgos, northwest China's #Xinjiang, a more flexible and cost-effective "self-driving export" is increasingly popular, and those behind the wheel are called ferry drivers. Wang Hongxia is one of them. Get in and spend a day with her as she drives through the border inspection.

August26,2026

In recent years, Horgos in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, an important gateway to Central Asia, has harnessed the geographic, logistics and commodity advantages of the Horgos Area of China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center and fostered a new form of cross-border e-commerce business featuring foreign live-streamers.

August24,2026

Nearly two decades after helping lead Xinjiang to its first CBA Finals, former American guard Myron Allen has returned to Urumqi to pass on his experience to the next generation and give back to a team he still considers family.

August21,2026

In a community in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, milk tea is not just a beverage.

August11,2026

The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages.

July16,2026

From the observation deck at the Urumqi International Land Port Area, Xinjiang looked less like a distant frontier than a region in motion.

July08,2026

The 9th China-Eurasia Expo that concluded in Xinjiang on Monday hit a record high in terms of scale, organizers said Tuesday.

July01,2026

The 9th China-Eurasia Expo opened on Thursday in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, an event promoting trade and investment cooperation across Asia and Europe.

June26,2026

Themed on "New Opportunities of Silk Road, New Vitality for Eurasian Cooperation," the expo is held here from June 25 to 29.

June26,2026

The 9th China-Eurasia Expo, scheduled to be held in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, from June 25 to 29, will promote trade and investment cooperation, Chinese officials have noted.

June10,2026

An exhibition of artifacts and artworks from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region opened at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens on Thursday, highlighting the rich cultural exchanges that flourished along the ancient Silk Road.

May09,2026

Shemshinur Batur, a villager in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, loves reading and ever since a rural library was established in her village, her family knows exactly where to find her whenever she goes "missing."

May09,2026

On the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, China's largest desert, a technological breakthrough in water management is transforming once-barren saline-alkali land into a productive hub for high-value agriculture.

March20,2026

Time-honored Atlas silk, national treasure, international fashion. In the hands of a young Uygur designer, this traditional fabric is transformed into stylish garments that dazzle the world with their unique feel.

March18,2026

For Xirzat Nurmu, a horse trainer in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, horses are more than animals. They are brothers. Though they cannot speak, he believes they understand his moods, and when he feels low, they lean against him quietly as if offering comfort.

March02,2026

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region saw a 19.9 percent year-on-year increase in the total value of its foreign trade in 2025, ranking first in terms of growth rate among all Chinese provincial-level regions, according to the regional government's information office on Wednesday.

January29,2026

Foreign trade of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 520.37 billion yuan (about 74.4 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, up 19.9 percent year on year, surpassing the 500 billion yuan threshold for the first time, Urumqi Customs announced Friday.

January26,2026

A massive cold wave has hit northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently, causing sharp temperature drops. Authorities across sectors in the region have worked in coordination to ensure an ample supply of vegetables and fruits.

January22,2026

Alashankou, also known as Alataw Pass, a major railway port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, handled a record number of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains in 2025, highlighting the corridor's expanding role in stabilizing global supply chains.

January14,2026