EconomyGiant machines harvest a sea of cotton in Xinjiang
Vast cotton fields in China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region turn white in autumn as powerful machines harvest the crop. Xinjiang produced 6.165 million tonnes of cotton in 2025, about 23% of global output, while satellite-guided planting, water-saving irrigation and mechanized harvesting are changing how it is grown.
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CGTN★★☆☆☆2026-10-16 02:55Original
Giant machines harvest a sea of cotton in Xinjiang
Economy