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In the heart of Central Asia, the ancient trade hub of Horgos is buzzing like never before. Ten years into China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), this Xinjiang border city has transformed into a melting pot of cultures, commerce, and cross-border collaboration. Journalists Liu Xin and Xin Ren recently explored how centuries-old camel caravan routes now share space with freight trains and tech startups.
Once a Silk Road pitstop, Horgos today connects the Chinese mainland to Kazakhstan and beyond through its 24/7 port operations. Local markets blend Uygur spices with Kyrgyz textiles, while logistics parks handle everything from e-commerce gadgets to renewable energy gear.
\"It's like a charm offensive on steroids,\" quipped one trader, describing how Horgos balances historic architecture with blockchain-powered trade platforms. The city's revival story—set to air October 9—showcases how trust-building through cultural exchange fuels modern globalization.
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Ten years into China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), this Xinjiang border city has transformed into a melting pot of cultures, commerce, and cross-border collaboration. Journalists Liu Xin and Xin Ren recently explored how centuries-old camel caravan routes now share space with freight trains and tech startups.
Local markets blend Uygur spices with Kyrgyz textiles, while logistics parks handle everything from e-commerce gadgets to renewable energy gear.
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