Core Viewpoint - Xinjiang is leveraging its unique geographical advantages to enhance the "Belt and Road" initiative, transforming the region into a key hub for China's westward opening, with significant growth in cross-border e-commerce trade in Horgos, which saw an increase of 889% year-on-year in the first half of the year [1]. Group 1: Cross-Border E-Commerce Growth - Horgos has become a vibrant center for cross-border e-commerce, with over 45 e-commerce companies and numerous live-streaming teams operating in a small bonded area of less than 4 square kilometers [5]. - The local market shows a strong demand for products like juice machines, with sales reaching hundreds per day, indicating a robust consumer interest in Chinese goods [3][5]. Group 2: Logistics and Transportation Efficiency - Horgos boasts efficient logistics channels, with both rail and road routes facilitating quick access to Central Asia and Europe, allowing goods to reach Almaty within half a day [7]. - Daily traffic at Horgos port has surged, with 27 China-Europe freight trains and 1,800 vehicles crossing daily, resulting in a total cargo volume of 45.566 million tons, which is 2.74 times that of 2012 [11][14]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The region's GDP has grown significantly from 6.2 billion yuan in 2015 to an expected 20.2 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting the economic transformation driven by the development of modern industrial parks [14]. - Customs efficiency has improved dramatically, with the number of customs operation steps reduced from 12 to 4, and clearance times cut from over 30 hours to under 5 hours, enhancing operational efficiency by 80% [15].
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Yang Shi Wang·2025-09-15 02:20