内陆腹地成为开放前沿（新视窗）

Core Insights - Xinjiang is leveraging its position as a core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt to enhance its role as a gateway for trade between Asia and Europe, resulting in significant growth in foreign trade [4][6] - The region's foreign trade value has consistently increased, with a reported average annual growth rate of 40% from 2021 to 2024, and a 25.4% increase in the first eight months of this year [4][6] - The establishment of the Xinjiang Free Trade Zone and improvements in customs efficiency are attracting more businesses and facilitating cross-border trade [7][10] Trade Growth - Xinjiang's foreign trade has crossed three trillion yuan milestones during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with a total import and export value of 356.3 billion yuan in the first eight months of this year [4][6] - The region's exports of agricultural products have increased by 28.6% year-on-year, reflecting the growing demand for Xinjiang's goods in international markets [6][12] Customs and Logistics Innovations - The introduction of a 24-hour customs clearance system and a self-driving vehicle export model has significantly reduced clearance times from over 30 hours to under 5 hours, improving efficiency by 80% [6][12] - The number of exported vehicles through the Horgos port reached 258,000 in the first eight months of this year, marking an 8.5% increase, with electric vehicle exports rising by 45.2% [5][6] Cross-Border E-commerce - The cross-border e-commerce sector in Urumqi has seen exports reach 8.87 billion yuan, a remarkable growth of 185.6% in the first eight months of this year [10] - The establishment of a bonded aviation fuel storage facility at Urumqi Airport is expected to further reduce logistics costs and enhance the competitiveness of cross-border e-commerce [9] Infrastructure Development - Xinjiang has developed a comprehensive transportation network, including 285 international air routes and 21 local China-Europe railway lines, facilitating trade with 19 countries [8] - The region's logistics capabilities have been enhanced through the establishment of multiple free trade zones and customs facilities, which have attracted numerous key enterprises [7][8]