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In Horgos, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, farmers were busy during the autumn harvesting fruit that has become a symbol of the region's new development. According to local data, agricultural exports have increased significantly this year, boosting the growth of agriculture aimed at international markets and showing how modernisation policies are being translated into people's daily lives.
Infrastructure development, export promotion and investment in modern technology are helping the region to become a major point of trade between China and Central Asia. The city of Horgos is a case in point, gaining in economic importance and bringing new opportunities for local communities thanks to the interconnection of transport and customs hubs.
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