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Stories, updates, and everyday moments from Northwest China.

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Recently, more than 1,000 demoiselle cranes have been spotted at Dongfeng Reservoir in Qinghe County. As China’s smallest crane species, they are highly sensitive to the water quality of their habitats.
#Wildlife #Birdwatching #EcologicalProtection

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8.64 seconds! A Chinese-made humanoid robot has set a new record and stormed to victory in the 100-meter large-size category at the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games!
#Robotics #RobotSports #WorldHumanoidRobotGames #ChinaTech

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2026 marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Africa and the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Shaanxi Media Group has launched the 2026 Silk Road Journey: Colorful Africa.

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Step into Africa! The shining moment of Ansai Paper‑cutting #colorfulafrica #papercutting

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A Benchmark for China-Africa Infrastructure Cooperation:“Exclusive Courtesies for Chinese” on Ethiopia’s Urban Light Rail #colorfulafrica

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Shaanxi Native in Tanzania: Chinese Technology Brings Affordable Natural Gas to Africa. #colorfulafrica

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On August 19, The 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation was held in Beijing. During the forum, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Information and Civic Education Chernor Bah said the media plays an important role in advancing China-Africa people-to-people exchanges and cooperation.

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K-2 grapes are now hitting the market in large volumes after a bumper harvest in Jiya Township, Hetian, Xinjiang. Nearly seedless and crisp, they boast a sugar content of over 26%—well above the 10%–25% typical for table grapes.

#Agriculture #Farming

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Dried chili peppers are a signature specialty of Xinjiang, which produces about one-fifth of China's annual supply. In August, Bohu County's drying yards turn bright red. The region's peppers are known for their rich color, strong aroma, and use in local dishes.

#Cuisine

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Industrial tomatoes are ripe in Yanqi, Xinjiang, kicking off mechanized harvesting. Smart harvesters use built-in color sorting to grade premium tomatoes on-site, with yields expected to reach 120 tons per hectare.

#SmartAgriculture #AgriculturalTechnology

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Autonomous vehicles and low-altitude aircraft are undergoing extreme heat testing in Turpan. With summer air temperatures above 45°C and ground temperatures reaching 70–80°C, it's one of China's toughest proving grounds for new vehicles.
#China #Automotive #Innovation

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Two autonomous mowing robots are now in service in Karamay. Equipped with autonomous route planning, intelligent obstacle avoidance, and automatic fault alerts, each robot can mow over 20,000 square meters of grass per day.
#China #Robotics #SmartTechnology

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Xinjiang’s 2026 summer grain harvest is expected to reach new heights, with average yields projected at 6.23 tonnes per hectare. Wheat yields have continued growing for eight years, supported by improved seeds and water-saving farming technologies.

#Agriculture #GrainHarvest

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Solar power is helping combat desertification in Shaya County, Aksu Prefecture. Grass grids have been laid beneath photovoltaic panels, while saxaul shrubs are planted around the site to restore 400 hectares of desertified land and improve the local ecosystem.

#Ecology #Desert

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Hundreds of Ili horses race through the Tekes River in Zhaosu, creating one of the grasslands' most spectacular summer scenes.

#Horses #Nature #TravelChina

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A new milestone for the Alashankou Port in northwest China. As of July 21, more than 5,000 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains have passed through the port this year.

#ChinaEuropeRailway #Logistics #Trade #Xinjiang #BeltAndRoad

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🚄 During the first half of the year, northwest China's railways transported 25.91 million passengers, a 1.38% increase compared with the same period last year.

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#China #Railway #Transportation #Travel

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The first 2026 Xinjiang “Westernmost China Cup” All-Star Kok Boru Championship is underway in Wuqia County. Kok Boru, a traditional horseback sport practiced in Xinjiang, is accompanied by horse racing, mounted wrestling, and performances of the Epic of Manas.

#Culture #FolkArt

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🌱⚡ In the first six months of this year, northwest China's green electricity trading volume reached 15.92 billion kilowatt-hours, nearly twice the total for all of last year, setting a new historical record.

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#GreenElectricity #RenewableEnergy

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In the heart of the Ili River Valley, 84.4 hectares of yellowhorn trees are now in fruit. 🌳

Yellowhorn is a tree species native to #China. Its seeds contain more than 60% oil, making it a valuable resource with both ecological and economic benefits.

#Agriculture #Nature