Group 1: Economic Development and Trade - The development of the China-Europe Railway Express has transformed Urumqi from a transit point to a logistics hub, significantly enhancing its role in international trade [2] - Recent reforms at the Urumqi International Land Port have reduced import clearance times from 2-3 days to under 16 hours and export clearance times from 6 hours to 1 hour [2] - In the past three years, the cargo volume at Xinjiang's railway ports has maintained double-digit growth, with a projected cargo volume of 28.65 million tons in 2024, accounting for nearly 70% of Xinjiang's land port cargo volume and one-third of the national railway port cargo volume [2] Group 2: Cross-Border Cooperation and Cultural Exchange - The Horgos International Border Cooperation Center has become a significant platform for economic and cultural exchanges between China and Kazakhstan, hosting nearly 30 key projects in various sectors [3] - The rapid development of Horgos port has facilitated the growth of export-oriented enterprises, such as Jinyi International Trade Co., which has become a leading exporter of fruits and vegetables to Central Asia [3] - Xinjiang has seen a 46% year-on-year increase in inbound tourists, reaching 5.148 million in 2024, highlighting the region's growing appeal as a cultural and tourist destination [7]
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Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-05-27 22:40