Among the foreign visitors at the Turpan Museum in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Moriyasu Chikazawa listened attentively while frequently capturing photos of the exhibits. “My knowledge of Turpan was a small desert town with many vineyards. But I saw a city with many beautiful residence buildings and photovoltaic industry here,” said Chikazawa, managing director of International Department at Kyodo News, during his first visit to Xinjiang. “Before this visit, information about Xinjiang was quite limited for me, and…

Xinjiang is the largest cotton-producing region in China. It has ushered in the cotton harvest season. How has technology powered cotton harvesting? Follow Xinhua’s Zuzanna to find out. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

Xinjiang in northwest China is an expansive region known for its breathtaking natural scenery, abundant resources, profound cultural heritage, and robust economy. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

Xinjiang is a major red pepper-producing region in China. Yanqi in Xinjiang has the ideal climate for cultivating red peppers. How has modern machinery changed the lives of local pepper farmers? What benefits does agricultural innovation bring to the region? Follow Xinhua’s Zuzanna on a journey to find out. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

The “eight major steps” proposed by China have brought new opportunities for the high-quality development of the Belt and Road cooperation, according to a report released Tuesday by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency. Titled “‘Eight Major Steps’ Heralds Promising New Decade of Belt and Road Cooperation,” the report was released at the Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation & the Second Silk Road (Xi’an) International Communication Forum. China announced the eight major…

A think tank report on “eight major steps” proposed by China to support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation stressed consolidating practical cooperation, fostering innovation-driven growth, strengthening risk management, and improving cooperation mechanisms. The report, titled “‘Eight Major Steps’ Heralds Promising New Decade of Belt and Road Cooperation,” was released Tuesday by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, at the Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation & the Second Silk Road (Xi’an) International Communication…

At a time when the world is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), media leaders from around the globe gathered in the vibrant heart of northwest China’s Xinjiang on Monday to discuss the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI. As the 6th World Media Summit unfolds in Urumqi, capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, more than 500 attendees from over 106 countries and regions discussed topics under the theme “AI and Media Transformation.” Representatives from 208 institutions, including…

What makes Urumqi, the host city of the 6th World Media Summit, so unique? Discover the charm of this city and Xinjiang as well as the unforgettable experiences our reporters and foreign summit delegates have here. Watch the video to explore! African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

Xinhua News Agency on Monday released a think tank report highlighting challenges and risks for the media industry caused by misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The report, titled “Responsibility and Mission of News Media in AI Era,” was released by the think tank under Xinhua News Agency during the ongoing sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The report states that the misuse and abuse of AI have contributed to the…