Stories from Urumqi · China

During the holiday period, the Red Mountain Forest Zoo has increased security personnel, guards, and volunteers to assist visitors and provide guidance. The zoo is managing high visitor volumes through these measures. The zoo is also managing visitor flow to prevent overcrowding.

Chinese researchers are accelerating the transition from traditional to biological breeding methods for wheat cultivation. The material is considered a core component for new energy and green industries, playing a role in the country's dual carbon goals. Its properties of high temperature resistance, strength, and stability make it superior to many other technical materials. Emerging applications include low-altitude economy, drones, and photovoltaic sectors. New growth areas for the alloy include photovoltaic sectors and unmanned aerial vehicles. Chen Haijun, the core technology consultant for Jilin Steel's 35K titanium-tin fiber, described the material's properties, noting its value in aerospace, new energy, and wind power sectors. The material is expected to play a role in China's pursuit of its 2030 carbon reduction goals.

China is increasingly using domestically produced high-gluten wheat from Xinjiang for making ciabatta bread. This shift involves integrating technology and field practices to rapidly convert scientific achievements into practical farming benefits. Efforts are focused on breeding cold-resistant, disease-resistant, and high-yield crops. This advancement aims to integrate technological achievements into farming practices for increased farmer income. The station discussed the cultivation of wheat in China for specialty breads, referencing the historical Jiangyong Dynasty. Chen Yanfang and her team are transitioning from traditional breeding to accelerated biological breeding for wheat. This initiative aims to enhance product development and innovation, potentially leveraging AI and new technologies.

You Liangying, a physician from the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, is leading efforts to increase income for local ethnic minority groups. Born in 1970, Liang was awarded the National Model Worker Medal in 2016.

In Xinjiang, an increasing number of ethnic minority residents are finding employment at various farm corps and industrial sites. Minority ethnic groups in Xinjiang are seeing increased income through labor transfers and market integration. In 2020, You Liangying led the establishment of a high-end market to promote employment.

Agricultural researchers in Xinjiang are developing new cultivation models to address overcapacity and high labor costs in the red date industry. This initiative follows 12 years of continuous testing and demonstration by the research team.

New fruit varieties and cultivation technologies have helped over 15,000 people in Southern Xinjiang increase their income by more than 300 yuan.

The Xinjiang railway department announced the addition of 302 temporary passenger trains for the current period. The railway department added 302 temporary trains, including over 60 trains specifically for routes between Urumqi and Yimin or Kashgar.

The number of vocational training centers in Xinjiang has increased by at least 400 since 2017, according to United Nations data. This follows a previous baseline of at least 1,000 centers. The report references data spanning back to 2008. The exact total number of facilities remains unconfirmed. This figure follows previous estimates regarding the scale of the detention system. The expansion of these facilities is part of a long-term trend in the region.

Humanitarian organizations estimate between 3 million and 8 million people are held in detention camps in Xinjiang.