Alashankou, also known as Alataw Pass, a primary land port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, had handled more than 4,000 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight train trips this year as of Wednesday, according to China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd.

July16,2025

The 7th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival will open on July 20 in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and run until Aug. 5, the organizers told a press conference held in Urumqi on Wednesday.

July03,2025

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region saw its foreign trade expand 22.9 percent to a total of 227.67 billion yuan (about 31.73 billion U.S. dollars) in the first five months of 2025, according to data from customs authorities.

June19,2025

As of Monday, the Alashankou Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region had handled over 3,000 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight train trips this year, providing a significant boost to the stability and smooth operation of global industrial and supply chains, according to railway authorities.

May29,2025

"It feels so familiar," said Mohammadmahdi Tinaitehrani, deputy secretary for International Affairs of the Islamic Party of Iran, as he wandered through alleys in the ancient city of Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

April29,2025

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region saw its foreign trade expand 15.4 percent to a total of 108.16 billion yuan (around 15 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from customs authorities.

April24,2025

A new terminal at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region began trial operations on Thursday, marking a major step in expanding regional air capacity.

April18,2025

Despite mounting pressure from Western countries over issues like so-called "forced labor" and import restrictions and sanctions, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has achieved a historic high in foreign trade in 2024.

February13,2025

Alashankou Port in Xinjiang has set a new record, handling over 2,000 cross-border trains this year. With a new railway inspection system in place, wait times have dropped, making cross-border shipping faster and more efficient than ever.

February12,2025

China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region deserves more global media appreciation, a Slovak news portal founder has said.

January26,2025

In the 2023-2024 snow season, Altay welcomed about 4.89 million tourist visits, with tourism revenue totaling 5.1 billion yuan (about 711.3 million U.S. dollars).

January23,2025

China's openness invites a greater understanding of its traditions, culture and achievements. Xinjiang, with its unique cultural blend, stands as a testament to China's progress and inclusiveness, offering lessons for the world in sustainable development and social harmony.

January07,2025

The foreign trade value of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region rose by 26 percent year on year in the first 11 months of 2024, reaching a record 403.1 billion yuan (about 56.1 billion U.S. dollars), according to local authorities.

December23,2024

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has recently opened its first air-freight route to London in Britain, said local authorities on Monday.

December17,2024

A photo exhibition dedicated to the Flying Tigers kicked off this weekend in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

December02,2024

A train carrying 45 containers of automobile parts on Wednesday departed from the city of Wusu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking the launch of an international freight train route linking Xinjiang with the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan.

November07,2024

The China (Xinjiang) pilot FTZ, which encompasses three iconic areas -- Urumqi, Kashgar and Horgos -- stands as the first FTZ in China's northwestern border regions and the 22nd nationwide.

November04,2024