新疆紧贴民生推动高质量发展取得显著成效

Economic Development - In 2025, six major economic indicators in Xinjiang ranked among the top five in the country, highlighting significant achievements in high-quality development driven by a focus on people's livelihoods [1] - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Xinjiang's foreign trade achieved a remarkable annual average growth rate of 28.5%, with a total import and export volume reaching a trillion-level for four consecutive years, ranking first in the nation in 2025 [2] - Xinjiang's grain yield maintained the highest in the country, with cotton production accounting for 92.8% of the national total, indicating a strong agricultural sector [2] Strategic Initiatives - The Xinjiang government aims to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, enhancing the vitality of traditional advantageous industries with local characteristics [1] - The focus for the "15th Five-Year Plan" includes increasing investment in technology, deepening the integration of technological and industrial innovation, and leveraging rich natural resources for high-quality development [1] - Xinjiang's foreign trade strategy will emphasize the strategic positioning of the Euro-Asian Golden Passage and the western opening-up hub, transitioning to a dual-driven model of "institutional opening" and "trade-investment integration" [2] Tourism Growth - In 2025, Xinjiang received a record 323 million tourists, showcasing the region's growing appeal as a travel destination [3] - The tourism department plans to enhance brand activities, develop unique product offerings, increase marketing efforts, and improve service capabilities to further promote Xinjiang as an attractive location [3]