Want to plug into Asia–Europe trade? Xinjiang’s Uygur Autonomous Region is syncing its regional opening-up strategy with the Chinese mainland’s wider plan to open up to the west, a white paper by the State Council Information Office reveals. 🚀
What’s the big deal? Here’s the lowdown:
- Port Power: 19 ports, including the year-round Kunjirap Port 🌊
- Train Trends: 16,400 freight trains on the China–Europe Railway Express in 2024—five years straight above 10,000 🚂
- Global Links: Trade partners jumped from a handful in the 1950s to 211 countries and regions in 2024 🌏
- Free Trade Boost: China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone launched in October 2023—9,000+ enterprises and 30% of regional trade 💼
For startups, e-commerce hustlers, and fans of faster gadget drops, this means smoother logistics, fresh investment hubs, and more cross-border collabs. Keep an eye on Xinjiang as it shapes the digital Silk Road and beyond! 🌟
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Xinjiang aims to build gateway for opening up to the west: white paper
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