Joint business zone flourishes at China-Kazakhstan border
發佈日期: 2025-11-01 19:51
TVB News
Horgos Port in Xinjiang has long been a vital fortification along the Silk Road. Today, it is the largest land port in western China, facilitating exports to Central Asia and Europe.
The border area features a joint business zone managed by China and Kazakhstan, with plans to introduce Chinese medicine services as part of a cultural experience.
At Horgos Port, private cars line up for customs scanning and inspection. Drivers can complete immigration procedures using facial recognition without leaving their vehicles, with the entire process taking as little as 15 minutes.
Last year, the 24-hour port handled over 45 million tons of cargo, marking a nine percent year-on-year growth. While China exports fruits, vegetables, and electronics from across the nation, it also imports food, chocolates, and minerals from Central Asia and Europe.
Notably, the first batch of goods from Belarus arrived in July, featuring fruit platters, crystal glasses, and household items
DARYA BOHDAN, Vice-Consul of Belarus in Hong Kong: "We hope to expand further, as we currently supply China with our Belarusian goods, mainly agricultural machines and products."
Adjacent to the port is the Sino-Kazakh Cooperation Centre, a 5.6 square kilometre joint venture established in 2012, providing services in trade, warehousing, transportation, and finance.
Citizens can shop here with a duty-free limit of 8,000 yuan for Chinese nationals, and 500 euros for Kazakh citizens. Last year, the area welcomed over ten million visitors from both countries, with a record expected this year.
Local officials plan to introduce Chinese medicine services to enhance cultural exchange.
Where I am standing now is the border between China and Kazakhstan. People need to enter this zone with their passport or permit. As for now I just crossed from Kazakhstan to China.
