Group 1 - The opening of the direct flight route from Xi'an to Chimkent significantly reduces travel time from 12 hours to 5 hours, enhancing trade and cultural exchanges between China and Central Asia [1][2] - Xi'an Xianyang International Airport has become the airport with the most routes to Central Asia in the country, with weekly flights to the region increasing to 18 [1] - In the first half of the year, over 78,000 passengers traveled between Xi'an and Central Asian countries, marking a 40% year-on-year increase, while the number of flights rose by 19% [1] Group 2 - Shaanxi Province is actively working to build a high-level international aviation hub, with the new direct flight expected to transform air capacity into new economic growth [2] - The development of a comprehensive cooperation network involving "aviation + logistics + trade + industry + culture" is aimed at expanding economic cooperation and tourism between Shaanxi and Central Asian countries [2]