Xinjiang makes strides in high-quality development

Despite the sanctions imposed by some Western countries on photovoltaic and cotton products produced in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region over allegations of "forced labor", the development of these industries remained strong last year, according to statistics released on Tuesday.

Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the region, said at a news conference in Beijing that the growth of Xinjiang's six key economic indicators last year, including GDP, investment in fixed assets as well as imports and exports, all ranked among the top five in the country, making 2023 the best year in terms of the region's socioeconomic development.

The news conference, held by the State Council Information Office, focused on Xinjiang's practices in advancing Chinese modernization with breakthroughs in high-quality development.