Xinjiang is in full swing with its winter wheat harvest and grain procurement for 2026, with the harvest progressing from south to north. The region is deploying advanced machinery and ensuring comprehensive support for storage, funding, and policies to guarantee a bountiful harvest, secure regional food safety, and boost farmer incomes.
A Thai court sentenced two Uyghur men to death for the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing in Bangkok, which killed 20 people and injured 120. The men, Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili, deny the charges and plan to appeal. China supports the verdict, calling the perpetrators "inhumane."
A journalist's challenging journey to explore Xinjiang's energy sector, starting with a visit to a large, unstaffed coal mine in northeastern Changji Hui autonomous prefecture, revealing a vast industrial world in China's far west.
Genetically modified cotton shows 23.8% yield increase and improved resistance to Verticillium wilt, a devastating fungal disease.
Çin'de bir çocuk etkinliğinde Unitree G1 robot, bir çocuğa ani bir roundhouse kick savurarak karnına sert bir tekme attı. Çocuk ciddi yaralanmadı ancak olay, humanoid robot teknolojisinin güvenlik risklerini ortaya koydu.
Karamay, Bazhou, and Kizilsu Prefecture in Xinjiang held United Front propaganda work meetings to summarize past efforts, address shortcomings, and deploy key tasks for 2026. The meetings emphasized strengthening political guidance, integrating resources, and innovating propaganda methods to foster ethnic unity and contribute to regional development.
A delegation of mainstream Central Asian media visited Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, China, exploring its vibrant rural tourism, modern agriculture, and the Alashankou port's role as a key Belt and Road node. Journalists expressed admiration for the region's development and potential for cooperation.
China is expanding its nuclear capabilities with over 80 launch pads and new military facilities in Xinjiang, aiming to enhance its land-based second-strike capability. Analysts suggest this buildup is part of a broader effort to strengthen its nuclear forces.
Xinjiang's Changji Prefecture reported a record 325 days of good or excellent air quality in 2025, surpassing 300 days for the first time. PM2.5 concentration decreased by 3.6% to 27µg/m3.
A robot performing martial arts at a botanical garden in Urumqi, Xinjiang, accidentally kicked a young boy in the stomach on Children's Day, causing him to collapse in pain. The incident, which occurred without safety barriers, has sparked public outcry and debate.
Xinjiang is actively promoting the "AI+" initiative to empower high-quality development, leveraging its advantages in computing power, diverse application scenarios, innovation, and openness. The region aims to become a hub for intelligent products and foster new industries.
A media salon for China and Central Asian countries was held in Alashankou, Xinjiang, on June 2nd. Representatives from over 10 mainstream media outlets from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan met with officials from Xinjiang's Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture and Hubei's Huangshi city to discuss media cooperation.
China's domestically produced C909 regional jet, struggling globally against Airbus and Boeing, is finding success in Xinjiang. Since June 2023, 30 C909s now operate over 120 routes in the region, offering a higher contribution margin per hour than the Boeing 737.
Xinjiang's Alashankou, a key Silk Road hub, launched an International Communication Center on June 2nd. The center aims to promote regional stories and foster international friendship through media cooperation, with representatives from over 10 Central Asian media outlets attending the unveiling.
Thomas Pauken II, jornalista americano, é acusado de preparar relatórios confidenciais para um contato ligado ao governo chinês. Ele teria entregue um celular e um computador a um homem nos EUA e oferecido dinheiro para a produção de relatórios semanais destinados ao governo chinês.
A seminar was held in Beijing for the reportage "Poetic Land - Chronicles of Xinjiang's 70 Years Trilogy." Author He Jianming spent four years researching and writing the 500,000-character work, which details Xinjiang's development and the lives of its people.
Shanghai teacher Yu Junping significantly improved physics education in Karamay, Xinjiang, during his 1.5-year tenure. He reformed teaching methods, optimized homework, and led numerous research activities, resulting in top exam scores and awards for local teachers.
China's National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Finance announced the cotton target price for Xinjiang for 2026-2028 will be 18,600 yuan per ton. The policy aims to protect farmers' income and stabilize cotton production, with subsidies based on a fixed output of 5.1 million tons.
The 2026 Xinjiang International Agricultural Machinery Expo opened in Urumqi on May 25, featuring over 700 companies from various countries and showcasing 11,000 modern agricultural machines, with smart equipment like agricultural robots taking center stage.
Xinjiang's first smart backup power system for old residential areas has been launched, reducing power restoration time from hours to seconds and significantly improving supply reliability. The new system, developed by State Grid Urumqi Power Supply Company, offers lower costs and easier maintenance compared to traditional methods.
Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) is transitioning from scattered, single-point energy development to a high-quality, integrated new energy industry. The region is building a full value chain including wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen, with integrated grid, source, load, and storage operations.
Shandong Province's fifth batch of aid cadres and talents have arrived in Urumqi to begin a three-year mission in the 12th Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. Selected for their political and professional qualifications, they will focus on industrial cooperation, education, healthcare, and ethnic unity.
The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is exhibiting 308 items at the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Fair, showcasing its cultural tourism industry's development. This marks the Corps' 10th consecutive year with an independent exhibition.
Xinjiang's 'Tianshan' brand multimodal transport trains have operated 414 times this year, carrying 792,900 tons of goods worth 6.64 billion yuan. The trains are crucial for timely delivery to Kazakhstan and have expanded cargo types to include construction materials.
