Round Table China Xinjiang's modern industry makeover
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Sep 23, 2025 Explore Xinjiang's industrial evolution beyond agriculture. Discover how high-tech cotton farms optimize yields with AI and drones. Venture into desert aquafarms producing delicious seafood through innovative water reuse. Learn about the region's push for renewable energy with expansive wind farms and advanced textile techniques. Plus, find out how liquid-cooled data centers are revolutionizing tech use by cutting costs and tapping into green power. It's a fascinating look at a region transforming its economy with cutting-edge technology.
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Grape Valley Homestays Fuel Tourism
- The hosts describe staying in a homestay in Turpan's Grape Valley and touring vineyards turned tourist hubs.
- They note 20 households run local products and the valley hosts a famous reality show visit, boosting tourism income.
Grape Biodiversity Enables Value Growth
- Xinjiang holds over 550 grape varieties and acts like a global grape gene bank, enabling product diversification.
- Introducing new grape types and better growing techniques raised village incomes and market appeal.
Desert Fish Farm Uses Snowmelt And Gravity
- Hosts visited a desert fish farm that uses lake water fed from snowmelt and tiered ponds powered by gravity.
- The farm produces about 600 tons of rainbow trout annually while reusing and filtering water back to irrigation channels.