Vocational training centers aim to promote better lifestyle

On Oct 23, Nabi Abudurext returned to his job as a driver at a telecommunications company in Kashgar city, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. He had recently graduated from the city's vocational education and training center that was established to help people to avoid religious extremism and lead better lives.

Toutunhe's six other investment projects start construction

The groundbreaking ceremony of the industrial investment projects was held again in the Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe district) on Oct 25, after the start of six newly introduced key projects held on Sept 30.

Toutunhe launches autumn greening park project

The Urumqi Economic and Technological Development Zone (Toutunhe district) launched the autumn greening park project on Oct 24. A total of 77,000 trees and shrubs were sent to street offices, district management committees, troops, schools and enterprises.

Line connects Xinjiang, Qinghai

Environmental protection is a top concern in the ongoing construction of a 1,213-kilometer railway linking the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region with neighboring Qinghai province, local railway authorities said.

Urumqi Nanshan Mountain Ski Resort to open in mid-Nov

The ski resort in Nanshan Mountain in Urumqi city, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is expected to be opened in mid-November, with the ski fare basically staying the same as last year, according to Chen Liansheng, president of Baiyun International Ski Resort.

Xinjiang herders embrace e-commerce convenience

Courier delivers 20 to 40 parcels a day to people in hard-to-reach communities