China's westernmost border port goes 24/7 to boost Central Asia trade

An immigration officer processes border entry procedures for drivers at Irkeshtam port in Wuqia County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 2, 2025. The Irkeshtam port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region launched a trial of 24-hour freight clearance operations on Sunday, making it the second land port in the region and the first in southern Xinjiang to adopt such a system. This move is aimed at enhancing trade logistics between China and Central Asia, according to the local immigration inspection station. (Photo by Fei Qiang/Xinhua)