Xinjiang land port sees surging tourism revenue

The land port of Horgos in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region saw more than 5 billion yuan(727.6 million US dollars) of tourism revenue in the first half of 2019, up 79.8 percent year on year, according to local authorities.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/7/4 16:38:27

The restoration of Sayram Lake in Xinjiang

Reflections of white clouds and snow mountains can be seen in a beautiful lake. Mountain flowers dance by the lakeside. In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sayram Lake shines under the sun.
Source: Xinhua | 2019/7/4 15:56:22

1.6m Party members of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang jointly promote local development

The number of Communist Party of China (CPC) members in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region was over 1.61 million by the end of 2018, an increase of 3.33 percent from the year before.
Source: Global Times | 2019/7/2 22:14:16

New Xinjiang report slammed

Another story on a so-called victim of the vocational training centers in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region made up by a Canadian media outlet was verified as "fake" on Wednesday, and experts called on some Western media to stick to journalism ethics and make fair reports on Xinjiang.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/26 22:48:40

Chinese embassy slams Canadian media for hyping death of Chinese citizen Nurmuhemmet Tohti in Xinjiang

Chinese embassy slammed Canadian media for hyping the death of Chinese citizen Nurmuhemmet Tohti, saying some forces wantonly hyped and distorted the Xinjiang related issue with sinister intentions.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/26 11:15:18

Chinese FM slams US religious freedom report, says it slanders China's Xinjiang policies

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang on Monday slammed the newly released religious freedom report of the US which criticizes China's Xinjiang policies.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/24 20:53:28

Animals get dedicated migration pathway in Xinjiang national highway

A dedicated route for wildlife migration has been built in the newly constructed national road between Fuyun county and Wucaiwan in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/23 18:43:52

Xinjiang kicks off 5-day bicycle race

Organizers announced the official launch of the 13th China Xinjiang Tour de Saryam Lake Road Cycling Race on Saturday in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The race starts on June 23 in Jinghe County and ends on June 27 at the Saryam Lake scenic spot.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/23 11:58:39

Xinjiang benefits from stability

As massive anti-terrorism and anti-extremism efforts have yielded major progress and led to social stability, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, which has been lagging behind in economic growth, is shifting focus to boosting growth.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/19 20:18:40

Xinjiang textile firms hit by US tariffs

As the US continues its widely opposed trade war with China, many textile companies in Aksu, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have been hit hard by the US tariffs or, more precisely, the uncertainty of the trade war.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/18 22:08:40

Senior UN official visits Xinjiang

China reiterated its support for the UN's coordinating role in global counter-terrorism efforts amid a visit by a senior UN official that lasted from Thursday to Saturday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/17 0:18:39

Xinjiang city eyes pharmaceutical expansion

A border city in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is eyeing the Central Asian markets for pharmaceutical products and equipment, after opening a regional drug distribution center and an industry expo to attract domestic and foreign companies.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/16 21:33:40

Xinjiang regional govt collects video featuring patriotic songs from public to celebrate PRC's 70th anniversary

The regional government of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is collecting short videos with a patriotic theme that will be selected to be screened on social media platforms, in a bid to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/12 17:51:11

Chinese FM slams US fallacies for 2nd straight day

China again strongly responded to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday against his false and misleading accusations against China's governance in its Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/11 22:58:40

More flights to connect China's Xinjiang with Europe, Southeast Asia

Ahead of the tourist season, Chinese airlines opened more international routes between Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Europe and other countries and regions.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/4 20:53:40

Credit database helps create healthier capital market in Xinjiang

The Securities Regulatory Commission in Northwest China' s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has conducted 560 credit checks on market entities and administrative licenses, providing pivotal references for decision makers and a stable environment for the capital market, according to a report by chinaxinjian.cn Thursday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/6/2 20:48:39

Xinjiang company promotes robot education

A company in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is boosting robotics education and training to cultivate talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and advance robotics amid a rise in investment in the field.
Source: Global Times | 2019/5/27 20:43:40

Chinese video surveillance firm Hikvision denies Xinjiang charges, asks for fair treatment from the US

Chinese video surveillance equipment provider Hikvision on Wednesday denied accusations of any wrongdoing in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and asked for fair treatment from US officials, as the US was reportedly considering blacklisting the Chinese firm.
Source: Global Times | 2019/5/22 13:38:26

Xinjiang launches new apprenticeship system to cultivate talent

A new type of apprenticeship system with subsidies for local enterprises has been introduced by Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in a bid to cultivate more skilled and innovative workers, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/5/20 22:42:40

Stability boosts Xinjiang tourism

Cities and prefectures in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region organized cultural and tourist activities to promote China Tourism Day on Sunday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/5/19 21:38:41

Xinjiang kindergarten employs robot teacher

Imagine a robot moving around in a kindergarten, helping the children in a number of ways, including teaching, playing and lulling them to take a nap.
Source: Global Times | 2019/4/23 22:07:28

Xinjiang authorities probe officials accused of ties to criminal gangs

Authorities in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are investigating a number of gang crimes, prosecuting officials alleged to be involved in mafia-style gangs, Xinjiang Daily reported.
Source: Global Times | 2019/4/17 18:13:40

Xinjiang builds first ethylene project to promote petrochemical industry and boost regional economy

The regional government of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous has launched its first ethylene production project, a core substance needed in oil refining, in a move that will drive local economy and increase employment.
Source: Global Times | 2019/4/11 21:23:40

Xinjiang promotes policy awareness for religions

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region held a meeting with religious groups to promote the learning of religious policies and contribute to regional stability and prosperity.
Source: Global Times | 2019/4/2 22:38:40

China opposes US interference in internal Xinjiang-related affairs: FM

China strongly opposes any US interference in China's internal affairs through Xinjiang-related issues, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/29 19:13:40

US accusations of China's Xinjiang policies based on lies: FM

Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that China will never accept the US' groundless accusations based on lies about China's Xinjiang affairs, as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China's policies on the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/28 22:03:41

New central work group office chief joins top adviser to Xinjiang

News of the visit of China's top political advisor to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region attracted public attention on Tuesday to a personnel change of a central coordinating work group on Xinjiang.
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/27 0:03:43

Western pressure has no effect on China's governance in Xinjiang

China's governance in Xinjiang is practical and realistic. The country is sincere in helping people influenced by extremism. By contrast, some Western forces, driven by geopolitical factors, attacked China's governance in Xinjiang. But good prevails over evil. These forces can do nothing about Xinjiang even if they play all their cards.
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/21 23:08:40

China to invite diplomats from Europe to Xinjiang: Foreign Ministry

China plans to invite diplomats from European countries to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to enhance their understanding of the region and strengthen mutual cooperation, China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/21 21:33:42

China to invite European diplomats to Xinjiang: FM

China plans to invite diplomats from European countries to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to enhance their understanding of the region and strengthen mutual cooperation, China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/21 16:45:50

Xinjiang puts priority on preventive anti-terrorism to protect human rights: White Paper

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has put priority on preventive anti-terrorism and taken multiple measures, including setting up training centers and improving residents' livelihoods, to protect people from the harm of terrorism and extremism, according to a White Paper released on Monday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/18 14:12:09

Vocational centers in Xinjiang will disappear when society no longer needs them: official

A top official from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Tuesday denied claims that there are over 1 million people in its education and vocational training centers, saying that "in general, trainees in the centers will be fewer and fewer and, one day, the centers will disappear when society no longer needs them."
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/12 22:23:40

China lodges solemn representations against US over envoy's 'wrong' comments on Xinjiang

China has lodged solemn representations against the US over its envoy's wrong comments on China's policy on Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, expressing strong discontent and opposition.
Source: Global Times | 2019/3/11 19:03:39

Media group from Indonesia, Malaysia visits Xinjiang

A media group from Indonesia and Malaysia has visited Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to find out about China's policies on eradicating extremism.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/25 19:38:39

Judges teach de-extremism regulation to residents in Xinjiang's Moyu county

Several judges have been dispatched to Moyu county in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, where a deadly terrorist attack occurred in 2016, to teach local residents and students the regional's de-extremism regulation.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/20 18:59:23

Envoys to visit Kashi, Hotan in Xinjiang

Inviting diplomats from other countries to visit Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China shows that China is confident about showing its governance and achievements in counter-terrorism and de-extremism to the world, Chinese analysts said on Sunday amid the ongoing visit of a diplomatic delegation in the region.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/17 22:43:39

Xinjiang prefecture promotes multi-ethnic communities

Aksu Prefecture in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is encouraging residents of different ethnic groups to live in the same residential communities to promote communications and ethnic unity.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/16 12:24:45

Governments help Xinjiang preserve traditional music

A singer from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region was declared the winner of one of the most popular Chinese talent shows in early February for the first time in 15 years, attributing her success to the Xinjiang regional government's efforts to protect and cultivate excellent musicians.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/14 22:48:41

Tourism rises 70% during Spring Festival in Xinjiang

During the weeklong Spring Festival holidays that ended on Sunday, over 3 million trips were made to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, an unprecedented 71 percent year-on-year growth, data from Xinjiang's tourism department shows.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/13 22:18:40

Xinjiang improves customs clearance efficiency record

Customs clearance efficiency at the border ports in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region significantly improved last year thanks to reform measures.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/12 22:13:40

Xinjiang improves customs clearance efficiency, cuts business costs

Customs clearance efficiency at the land ports in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region has significantly improved last year, as the clearance time was shortened to half, thanks to reform measures adopted by local customs.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/12 15:59:55

China slams Turkish FM's Xinjiang centers claim

China refuted claims made by Turkey's foreign ministry on the alleged death of a Uyghur musician, claiming the man is still alive and in good health.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/11 22:48:56

China refutes Turkish FM's accusation on Xinjiang training centers

The Chinese Embassy in Turkey refuted claims made by Turkey's foreign ministry regarding the alleged death of a Uyghur musician, claiming the man is still alive and in good health.
Source: Global Times | 2019/2/11 13:19:48

Xinjiang police squad included in honor roll

An unnamed squadron under the People's Armed Police Force in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is listed on an honor roll released on the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Daily on Monday as a model for strong army construction.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/28 22:18:39

Xinjiang opens bilingual platform against terror

Authorities from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have opened a bilingual WeChat platform for local residents to report terrorist activities and security hazards, and are offering up to 200 yuan ($29) for each piece of valuable information.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/24 0:43:39

CNN report on Uyghur woman a 'deliberate lie'

US media's report of China's Uyghur woman Mihrigul Tursun is a "totally deliberate lie," and foreign media and the US government should cease tarnishing China's ethnic policy lest they embarrass themselves, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/21 23:43:39

Xinjiang reaffirms stability

Stability is highlighted in the annual government report of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Its official vowed to carry out measures to combat terrorism, extremism, and to maintain stability in the year ahead.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/21 23:38:39

Xinjiang distribution center

Three Chinese companies signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Friday to establish a distribution center for China-Europe Railway Express in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, according to a report by chinanews.com on Saturday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/20 19:38:40

Xinjiang cuts poverty in half in 2018

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region lifted 537,000 people out of poverty in 2018, or a year-on-year decrease of nearly half in poverty incidence in the region amid its increasing focus on education in poverty alleviation in recent years.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/15 21:08:40

Xinjiang's Horgos sees rising foreign trade in 2018

Import and export cargo at the Horgos Port in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, a city that borders Kazakhstan, jumped 23.2 percent year-on-year to 35.74 million tons in 2018 boosted by the Belt and Road initiative (BRI), figures from the Horgos customs showed on Sunday.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/13 19:23:45

US firm's decision to stop cooperation with Xinjiang apparel maker 'pathetic': Chinese FM

It is pathetic for US Badger Sportswear to stop cooperation with Chinese enterprises based on wrong information, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday in response to the US firm's announcement to stop buying products from a company in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/10 19:23:40

Xinjiang offers classes to Muslim clerics to guide them to resist extremism, foster national unity

Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region recently held training classes for Muslim clerics, which aims to guide them to resist extremism and contribute to regional stability and prosperity.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/9 21:18:41

China invites foreign diplomats and urges agencies to visit training centers in Xinjiang

China's Foreign Ministry extended its invitation to "any party who abides by China's laws and regulations and does not interfere with its internal affairs," as a Xinjiang official said Monday that diplomats from 12 countries visited vocational training centers in Xinjiang upon China's invitation.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/7 23:37:12

Border soldiers reorganize into frontier police in Xinjiang

Border soldiers and officers in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region have become members of the frontier police assigned to entry-and-exit check stations, which allows them to continuously contribute to the region's stability.
Source: Global Times | 2019/1/3 18:08:39