Core Insights - Xinjiang is positioned as a key hub in the Silk Road Economic Belt, enhancing its connectivity with surrounding countries and the world [1] Group 1: Passenger Traffic and Connectivity - In the first half of the year, Xinjiang served 1.764 million inbound and outbound passengers, with 17 countries (regions) and 27 international passenger routes opened [1] - Urumqi Tianshan International Airport has added two new international routes to Uzbekistan's Fergana and Kazakhstan's Chimkent, achieving comprehensive coverage of 10 major cities in Central Asia [3] - As of July 20, 2023, Urumqi has 3 routes to Kazakhstan with 66 weekly round-trip flights, reflecting a 28.6% year-on-year increase in cross-border passenger traffic [4] Group 2: Trade and Logistics - The international cargo throughput at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport reached 49,200 tons in the first half of the year, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 486.8% [6] - The airport has expanded its international cargo routes to 28, covering 18 countries, establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing air cargo hubs globally [7]