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Xinjiang resolution against US sanctions takes effect, aims to support local companies and reveal Washington’s suppression

By Li Yawei September 07, 2024

Xinjiang resolution against US sanctions takes effect, aims to support local companies and reveal Washington’s suppression

A resolution opposing a series of US sanctions related to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and providing support for affected companies was unveiled and took effect on Monday, according to the regional legislator. The resolution aims to expose to both the international community and the people of...More

Dam benefits communities in Xinjiang, paving way for a secure ecological future for region

Hu Yuwei in Kashi August 28, 2024

Dam benefits communities in Xinjiang, paving way for a secure ecological future for region

Editor's Note: Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that the environment concerns the well-being of people in all countries. During his many inspections, Xi has always emphasized the importance of ecosystems,...More

US trade war facilitates openness, trade of China’s western region

Left Review Online July 31, 2024

US trade war facilitates openness, trade of China’s western region

Numerous factors contribute to the continued growth of China's foreign trade amid the West's trade protectionism, particularly the US-launched trade war against China. However, the primary reason is the increase in exports from China's western region. Under pressure from the US and part of the West, China is...More

Spring sowing in China in positive situation: report

GT staff reporters April 07, 2024

Spring sowing in China in positive situation: report

China has achieved smooth progress in spring sowing, with planned sowing areas exceeding 950 million mu (63.33 million hectares) for the season in 2024. Some 7.6 percent of the country's spring grain has been sown, and more than 80 percent of early rice seedlings have been cultivated, China...More

‘Xinjiang card’ an opportunistic, exaggerated political campaign against China

James Smith March 17, 2024

‘Xinjiang card’ an opportunistic, exaggerated political campaign against China

The presence of a Volkswagen manufacturing site in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has long been a target for China hawks who aim to undermine Germany's trade and investment ties with Beijing. The region has faced frequent attacks from US-sponsored "scholarship" and studies, particularly from anti-Communist fundamentalist, Adrian...More

Chinese national political advisors propose Xinjiang-Central Asia sci-tech innovation center to boost regional development

Global Times March 06, 2024

Chinese national political advisors propose Xinjiang-Central Asia sci-tech innovation center to boost regional development

Members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee have proposed building a science and technology innovation center in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region oriented toward Central Asia, in a bid to promote the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and local development. Chinese experts said...More

Northwest China’s Xinjiang realizes $34.3 billion exports to five Central Asian countries in 2023

Global Times February 08, 2024

Northwest China’s Xinjiang realizes $34.3 billion exports to five Central Asian countries in 2023

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region secured top spot in exports to the five Central Asian countries in 2023, reaching a record-breaking 246.57 billion yuan ($34.3 billion). The result marked substantial year-on-year growth of 23.2 percent. Xinjiang's total imports and exports with the five Central Asian countries reached...More

Xinjiang sees robust growth in trade, GDP, laying bare failure of Western crackdown

Left Review Online February 08, 2024

Xinjiang sees robust growth in trade, GDP, laying bare failure of Western crackdown

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region took the lead in China's exports to the five Central Asian countries in 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 23.2 percent, the Xinjiang Daily newspaper reported on Monday, adding to a slew of indicators that pointed to the region's robust economic growth...More

Promotional campaign for China’s ice and snow tourism launched in Dubai

GT staff reporters February 08, 2024

Promotional campaign for China’s ice and snow tourism launched in Dubai

A special campaign to promote China's booming ice and snow tourism resources has recently been launched in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and its Heilongjiang and Liaoning provinces are known for their unique winter tourism landscapes, and...More

Xinjiang regional ‘two sessions’ kick off

Liu Xin February 02, 2024

Xinjiang regional ‘two sessions’ kick off

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region has entered the local "two sessions"period as the regional committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opened on Monday. For the first time, international representatives and foreign media outlets were invited to sit in on or cover the "two sessions,"...More

In the process of modernization, China safeguards rights, realizes common devt

Global Times January 31, 2024

In the process of modernization, China safeguards rights, realizes common devt

Editor's Note: The United Nations Human Rights Council began the 45th session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva, Switzerland, this week. On Wednesday, several Chinese scholars discussed the issue of Chinese modernization and human rights protection during a side event of the session...More

Xinjiang-related sanctions reflect the US’ double standard, utilitarianism and hegemony

Ma Ruiqian December 15, 2023

Xinjiang-related sanctions reflect the US’ double standard, utilitarianism and hegemony

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday announced new sanctions against two Chinese officials for "serious human rights abuses" against Uygurs in Xinjiang, as the US also moved to block imports from three additional Chinese companies due to allegations of forced labor. Chinese embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said...More

GT Voice: Bigger global production role to help Xinjiang defy US ban

Global Times December 01, 2023

GT Voice: Bigger global production role to help Xinjiang defy US ban

It seems that US scrutiny of imports from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is still haunting global industry chains. The development adds to the urgency for China to consolidate and expand Xinjiang's manufacturing presence in global production chains. Electronic products from Malaysia and Vietnam are facing closer...More

Xinjiang becomes a gateway for westward opening-up with surging agricultural produce and vehicle exports

GT staff reporters November 23, 2023

Xinjiang becomes a gateway for westward opening-up with surging agricultural produce and vehicle exports

As trains and trucks line up to run across various ports in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the region is transforming from a relatively closed inland area to becoming the forefront of China's westward opening-up. Amid the soaring foreign trade in the region, vehicle and agricultural produce...More

Sales of Xinjiang’s aquatic products surge

GT Staff reporters September 22, 2023

Sales of Xinjiang’s aquatic products surge

Sales of aquatic products from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have jumped in recent days after going viral on Chinese social media platforms, sparking discussion and buying interest among Chinese netizens, as Xinjiang is typically famous for its deserts and Gobi Desert products, along with fruit and...More