Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has continued to dominate China’s cotton industry for the 32nd year in a row. In 2024, the region produced about 5.69 million tonnes of cotton—that’s 92.3% of the national total! 🌾🚜
The secret behind this mega output? Modern machinery. Xinjiang has pushed mechanization to the max, with 97% of plowing, planting and harvesting now done by machines. It’s farming 2.0 in action! 💪
Leveraging rich natural resources and growing industrial capabilities, Xinjiang is building a cutting-edge cotton system tailored for national strategic needs. From high-tech equipment to streamlined supply chains, this agricultural powerhouse is weaving innovation into every fiber.
According to the white paper “CPC Guidelines for Governing Xinjiang in the New Era: Practice and Achievements,” the region’s success blends tradition with technology—fuelling the textile mills that keep clothes on our backs around the globe.
For young entrepreneurs, market watchers and curious explorers, Xinjiang’s cotton boom offers a front-row seat to how modern agriculture can reshape industries and communities. Stay tuned for more stories from the fields powering China’s textile future! 🌍👗
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Xinjiang remains China's top cotton producer for 32 consecutive years
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