The exhibits include Xinjiang's green wind turbines, textiles and garments, high-quality fruits and vegetables, traditional ethnic medicines, and more.
"As e-commerce will play an increasingly important role in economic relations between China and Kazakhstan, it's essential to gain insight into how it works," Kanatkyzy said.
The Ili River Valley on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains boasts abundant grassland resources. Every June, local herders took their livestock to summer pastures at higher altitudes where grass is abundant.
On Aug 14, 2023, Horgos, in Xinjiang's Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture, became the first road port in the region to trial 24/7 passage for traded goods.
As a key hub along the Belt and Road and a vital node linking Asia and Europe, the region is transforming from a traditionally inland area into a frontier of China's opening up.
