A new white paper released by the State Council Information Office highlights dramatic improvements in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s infrastructure, laying the groundwork for deeper connectivity and economic growth.
The document, titled "CPC Guidelines for Governing Xinjiang in the New Era: Practice and Achievements," outlines an overall plan to optimize infrastructure layout, structure, functions and system integration across 10 networks covering railways, highways, aviation, power, natural gas, logistics and computing.
Key milestones from 2012 to 2024 include:
- Rail network: Operating mileage more than doubled from 4,914 km to 9,202 km, now reaching every prefecture and over 80% of county-level regions.
- Highways: Expanded from 165,900 km to 230,000 km, connecting all prefectures and more than 90% of counties.
- Civil aviation: A network of 595 routes, including 25 international links to 17 countries and regions, creating east–west air corridors.
- Digital backbone: 1.78 million km of optical cables, with 1000M fiber in all counties, 5G coverage in towns and broadband in villages.
These upgrades are more than just numbers. For entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, faster rails and roads mean smoother logistics and new market access. Travelers and digital nomads will enjoy better transport links and high-speed connectivity, while thought leaders can leverage improved computing networks for research and collaboration.
By weaving these networks together, Xinjiang is positioning itself as a gateway for sustainable growth, cross-border trade and innovation on the global stage.
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Xinjiang sees major improvements in infrastructure, says white paper
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