做好“火车头”、当好“试验田” 新疆自贸试验区亮出二周年“成绩单”

Core Viewpoint - The Xinjiang Free Trade Zone has successfully implemented innovative customs clearance methods, particularly in the Horgos area, enhancing the efficiency of automobile exports and attracting numerous enterprises to the region [1][3][8]. Group 1: Customs Clearance Innovations - The Horgos port has introduced a unique self-driving customs clearance model for new vehicles, allowing them to be driven directly across the border to Kazakhstan, which has significantly improved the export process [3][5]. - The new model allows one licensed vehicle to transport five unlicensed vehicles, streamlining the customs process and reducing the clearance time from 15 minutes to 5 minutes [7][8]. - The efficiency of vehicle clearance at Horgos has increased from 100-200 vehicles per day to over 2000 vehicles, demonstrating the effectiveness of the new customs procedures [7][8]. Group 2: Economic Impact and Business Environment - The Xinjiang Free Trade Zone has attracted over 4000 enterprises to the Horgos area alone, contributing to a total of 18,000 new businesses across the three zones in the past two years [8][13]. - The total import and export volume from January to September this year exceeded 155 billion yuan, accounting for 40% of the region's total trade [8][13]. - The establishment of a one-stop service center in the Kashgar area has facilitated rapid business setup, with new enterprises able to begin operations within nine months [10][13]. Group 3: Supportive Infrastructure and Services - The China-Europe Investment and Trade Promotion Center in Urumqi has formed partnerships with 11 countries, providing essential services such as policy consultation and trade promotion [11]. - The region has seen the development of a supportive business environment, with government initiatives aimed at reducing operational bottlenecks for enterprises [10][13].