The 2025 China-Eurasia Commodity Trade Fair (CECTF) concluded successfully in Urumqi, Xinjiang, bringing together 2,800 enterprises from 50 countries to foster new momentum in Asia-Europe economic collaboration through exhibitions, contract signings, and product launches.
Key Highlights of the Trade Fair
1. Tech-Integrated Exhibits Redefine Industries
- Coal-to-Carpet Transformation: National Energy Group showcased polypropylene-based GX2026S fibers derived from coal, revolutionizing textile materials with applications in high-end carpet production.
- Smart Mobility Solutions: Xinjiang-based manufacturers debuted locally developed electric buses with low-floor designs and modular CT medical vehicles equipped with diagnostic imaging systems.
2. Strategic Emerging Industries Take Center Stage
The inaugural Strategic Emerging Sectors Zone spotlighted breakthroughs in:
- Artificial intelligence applications
- Low-altitude economy ecosystems
- Next-generation display technologies
"These exhibits elevated the fair's innovation quotient by 40% compared to previous editions," noted Fu Yunyan, Director of Xinjiang International Expo Affairs Bureau.
3. Record-Breaking Commercial Collaborations
| Project | Investment | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium-Ion Battery Plant | ¥500M | Forms 3-tier supply chain cluster |
| Wind Farm Initiative | ¥12.9B | Cuts 280M tons coal/year |
| Cultural Tourism Venture | Undisclosed | Targets ¥1T industry growth |
Notable Deals Included:
- NaMei New Energy's 1GWh sodium-ion battery project in Qitai County
- China Green Power's 3GW wind farm in Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County
- MICO x Xinjiang Tourism Group's cultural landmark co-development
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What makes this edition distinct from previous CECTF events?
A: The 2025 fair introduced specialized zones for emerging technologies and hosted 20+ product launch events, doubling corporate participation since 2023.
Q2: How does the sodium-ion battery project benefit Xinjiang's economy?
A: It establishes a complete industrial chain from raw materials to end products, creating 800+ jobs and reducing reliance on lithium imports.
Q3: What environmental advantages do the signed energy projects offer?
A: The wind farm alone will offset 4.2M tons of CO2 annually—equivalent to planting 70M trees—while powering 2M households.
Q4: When will the cultural tourism projects be operational?
A: Phase one developments are slated for completion by Q3 2026, featuring augmented reality-enhanced heritage sites.
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The CECTF 2025 demonstrated Xinjiang's growing role as an innovation hub, with 169 signed projects totaling ¥213.3B across green energy, advanced manufacturing, and cultural tourism sectors. As Zhu Hexiang, Xinjiang Commerce Department official emphasized, "These collaborations lay the groundwork for sustainable regional development while meeting global market demands through technological synergy."