Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant changes and developments in Xinjiang over the past 70 years, particularly since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, emphasizing the strategic importance of stability and development in the region [1][2]. Infrastructure Development - Xinjiang has established a comprehensive transportation network with 28 airports, 628 operational routes, over 9,000 kilometers of railway, and more than 230,000 kilometers of roads, including highways connecting all cities and prefectures [2][3]. - The region's infrastructure includes both "hard" infrastructure like transportation and energy, and "soft" infrastructure such as information and logistics, which collectively support long-term stability and development [2][3]. Economic Growth - Since 2012, Xinjiang's GDP has grown at an average annual rate of over 7%, with projections indicating it will exceed 2 trillion yuan in 2024. Per capita disposable income for urban and rural residents has reached 43,000 yuan and 19,000 yuan, respectively [2][3]. - The region has seen a continuous increase in grain production and is a major contributor to China's cotton supply, producing over 90% of the national output [3][4]. Trade and Economic Integration - Xinjiang has actively integrated into the national strategy for western development, with significant growth in trade, as evidenced by an increase in import and export volume from 158.9 billion yuan to 434.1 billion yuan since 2012 [4]. - The region serves as a key transit point for the China-Europe Railway Express, with over 60% of the trains departing from Xinjiang, and daily cargo volumes exceeding 40,000 tons at 14 road ports [4]. Social Development - The region has achieved a 99% consolidation rate in nine-year compulsory education, surpassing the national average, and has over 19,000 medical institutions to improve healthcare access [3][4]. - The government has allocated over 70% of fiscal spending to improve living standards, contributing to the overall well-being of the population [2][3].
新思想引领新征程丨完整准确全面贯彻新时代党的治疆方略 奋力建设美丽新疆
Yang Guang Wang·2025-09-21 06:06