新视窗丨内陆腹地成为开放前沿

Core Points - Xinjiang is leveraging its position as a core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt to enhance its role in international trade and connectivity, aiming to create a new development pattern through high-level openness [1] - The region's foreign trade has seen rapid growth, with a reported average annual increase of 40% in total import and export value during the 14th Five-Year Plan period [1] - In the first eight months of this year, Xinjiang's foreign trade reached 356.3 billion yuan, marking a 25.4% increase, which is significantly higher than the national growth rate of 21.9% [1] Trade and Logistics Development - The Horgos port has become a significant hub for the export of various goods, including electric vehicles, with 25.8 million vehicles exported in the first eight months of this year, reflecting an 8.5% year-on-year increase [2][4] - The introduction of a "self-driving export vehicle rapid customs clearance model" has reduced overall customs clearance time from over 30 hours to under 5 hours, improving efficiency by 80% [3][4] - The establishment of a "green channel" for agricultural products has led to a 28.6% increase in agricultural exports from Xinjiang in the first eight months of this year [4] Cross-Border E-commerce Growth - The cross-border e-commerce sector in Urumqi has seen significant growth, with exports reaching 8.87 billion yuan in the first eight months of this year, a remarkable increase of 185.6% [7] - The introduction of bonded aviation fuel at Urumqi Airport has reduced logistics costs, allowing for a monthly cargo volume increase from 500-1000 tons to over 5000 tons [6] Infrastructure and Connectivity - Urumqi International Airport has expanded its international cargo routes to 285, with a 446% increase in international cargo throughput this year [5] - The region has established 119 international road transport routes to Europe, accounting for over one-third of the national total, enhancing its role as a logistics hub [5] Customs and Regulatory Improvements - The optimization of customs procedures has led to a reduction in the number of required clearance steps from 12 to 4, cutting clearance time to 30-40 minutes, a reduction of 66.7% [9][10] - The implementation of advanced scanning technology at the Alashankou railway port has decreased container inspection time by over 90% [10]