It is the time of autumn harvest across northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on October 4, 2023 shows harvested cotton packed in the cotton field of Jinghe County Baixiang specialized farmers' cooperative located at Aheqi farm in Jinghe County, Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent years, Aheqi farm has promoted the high-quality development of cotton industry, and has a cotton planting area of 63,000 mu. This year, the farm has achieved fully mechanized harvesting, and the cotton harvest is expected to be finished in late November. (Photo by Liu Quan)

Photo taken on October 4, 2023 shows a cotton harvester works in the cotton field of Jinghe County Baixiang specialized farmers' cooperative located at Aheqi farm in Jinnghe County, Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on October 5, 2023 shows volunteers help farmers harvest chili peppers in Xingfu Village, Ayibag Township, Awat County, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. During the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, autumn harvesting volunteer team in Awat County helped farmers harvest melons, fruits and vegetables, to help farmers increase their incomes. (Photo by Bao liangting)

Photo shows a farmer with a smile on his face holds a bag of harvested chili peppers in the field of Xingfu Village, Ayibag Township, Awat County, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.(Photo by Bao Liangting)

Photo taken on October 4, 2023 shows farmers pick red grapes in Mohur District, Horgos City, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent days, ten thousand mu of red grapes planted in Mohur District have been ripe, and local farmers have stepped up harvesting. In recent years, Mohur District has vigorously developed the grape industry to promote agricultural efficiency, increase farmers' income, and help rural revitalization. (Photo by Wang Pengfei)

Photo taken on October 4, 2023 shows a farmer dries chili peppers in Tiemenguan City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. 199,000-mu of chili peppers planted in the city have entered harvest season, and the red chili peppers covering the drying field have formed a red harvest scene. (Photo by Han Jun)

Photo taken on October 4, 2023 shows farmers dry harvested chili peppers in the comprehensive development zone of Karamay City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In recent days, chili peppers planted in the development zone have entered the harvest season. Taking advantage of the weather, farmers have been busy harvesting and drying chili peppers. (Photo by Min Yong)

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