Xinhua Headlines: Xinjiang land ports play robust role amid efforts to expand opening up

Xinhua Headlines: Xinjiang land ports play robust role amid efforts to expand opening up

(231125) -- URUMQI, Nov. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A policeman checks a vehicle entering the Khunjerab Pass in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by Wang Zhilong/Xinhua)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KHUNJERAB PASS-INBOUND AND OUTBOUND-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KHUNJERAB PASS-INBOUND AND OUTBOUND-PASSENGER (CN)

(231107) -- TAXKORGAN, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A policeman checks a vehicle entering the Khunjerab Pass in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 6, 2023. Located in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Khunjerab Pass is a major land port on the China-Pakistan border, a major trade station between China and Pakistan, and an important gateway to South Asia and Europe. Since the resumption of passenger customs clearance on April 3, 2023, the Khunjerab Pass has recorded over 40,000 inbound and outbound passengers. During the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, China and Pakistan issued a joint press statement announcing that the Khunjerab pass will function all year round, which will play an important role in promoting Sino-Pakistani economic and cultural exchanges. (Photo by Wang Zhilong/Xinhua)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KHUNJERAB PASS-INBOUND AND OUTBOUND-PASSENGER (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-KHUNJERAB PASS-INBOUND AND OUTBOUND-PASSENGER (CN)

(231107) -- TAXKORGAN, Nov. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A policeman checks a vehicle entering the Khunjerab Pass in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 6, 2023. Located in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Khunjerab Pass is a major land port on the China-Pakistan border, a major trade station between China and Pakistan, and an important gateway to South Asia and Europe. Since the resumption of passenger customs clearance on April 3, 2023, the Khunjerab Pass has recorded over 40,000 inbound and outbound passengers. During the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, China and Pakistan issued a joint press statement announcing that the Khunjerab pass will function all year round, which will play an important role in promoting Sino-Pakistani economic and cultural exchanges. (Photo by Wang Zhilong/Xinhua)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(230303) -- DOHA, March 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhilong of China competes during the men's vault qualifying round at the 15th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar, March 2, 2023. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(230303) -- DOHA, March 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhilong of China competes during the men's vault qualifying round at the 15th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar, March 2, 2023. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(230303) -- DOHA, March 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhilong of China competes during the men's vault qualifying round at the 15th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar, March 2, 2023. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(230303) -- DOHA, March 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhilong of China competes during the men's vault qualifying round at the 15th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar, March 2, 2023. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(230303) -- DOHA, March 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhilong of China competes during the men's vault qualifying round at the 15th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar, March 2, 2023. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(230302) -- DOHA, March 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhilong of China competes during the men's floor exercises qualifying round at the 15th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2023. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FIG-GYMNASTICS-WORLD CUP

(230302) -- DOHA, March 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Zhilong of China competes during the men's floor exercises qualifying round at the 15th FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2023. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

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