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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
URUMQI, March 20 (Xinhua) — Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR) has made a strong start to its foreign trade in 2026, with combined import and export volumes reaching 71.22 billion yuan (approximately 10.34 billion U.S. dollars) in the first two months, up 36 percent year-on-year, according to customs data from Urumqi, the capital of the region.
As the vanguard of China's westward opening, Xinjiang has demonstrated continuous optimization of its foreign trade structure. Total import and export volumes through conventional trade increased by 82.8 percent, accounting for 51.3 percent of the region's total foreign trade and accounting for 31.6 percentage points of overall trade growth. New trade formats, such as cross-border e-commerce, market procurement, and border trade, demonstrated strong growth.
Building on its role as a key region for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Xinjiang has deepened trade and economic cooperation with partner countries. Trade with BRI member states grew by 35.5 percent, accounting for 90.3 percent of the region's total foreign trade. Trade with three key markets—Central Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and Russia—also saw steady growth, with trade with ASEAN jumping by 181.4 percent, becoming a key driver of Xinjiang's foreign trade growth.
Mechanical and electrical goods have now become Xinjiang's largest export items, surpassing traditional categories. Exports of electrical equipment, auto parts, and other goods have seen significant increases, while imports of metal ores and agricultural products have seen rapid growth.
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