Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Northwest China maintains its stronghold on the nation's cotton output, surpassing 5.1 million tons this year, marking over 20 years of uninterrupted leadership.
The National Bureau of Statistics reveals Xinjiang's output constitutes a remarkable 89.5% of the country's total, driven by a 2.5 million-hectare planting area.
Boasting unique natural conditions, Xinjiang emerges as China's foremost high-quality cotton production hub, orchestrating a shift in the nation's cotton landscape since the 1990s.
The region's adoption of mechanized and intelligent cotton planting reflects advancements, positively impacting the livelihoods of growers and textile workers alike.
