China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has crushed records again, producing a whopping 5.69 million tonnes of cotton in 2024 – that’s 92.3% of the country’s total output! 🚀 For over three decades, this northwest region has been the undisputed king of cotton, blending tradition with cutting-edge tech to stay on top.
🤖 The secret sauce? A 97% mechanization rate in farming processes, from planting to harvesting. Imagine fleets of smart machines working fields the size of cities – that’s modern agriculture in action!
A new white paper titled "CPC Guidelines for Governing Xinjiang in the New Era: Practice and Achievements" highlights how the region is building a sustainable, tech-driven economy. By tapping into its natural resources and industrial muscle, Xinjiang is crafting a blueprint for growth that could inspire regions worldwide. 🌱
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Xinjiang remains China's top cotton producer for 32 consecutive years
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