Camel milk industry becomes new growth driver in Xinjiang

The camel milk industry has become a new catalyst for economic growth in Huocheng County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, boosting local herders' employment and income.

Located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang's Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, the county boasts vast natural grasslands and pristine water sources.

Capitalizing on these unique natural assets, the county has established a new development pattern centered on specialized livestock farming and ecological tourism.

Building on its traditional livestock cultivation, the county has boosted the camel milk industry by developing standardized breeding bases through a model integrating enterprises, cooperatives and local herders.

During the process of industrial upgrading, Huocheng County's leading camel milk processing enterprise has taken active steps to adopt updated national standards for camel milk products, producing pure camel milk powder based on organic breeding practices.

These products have been sold nationwide through both online and offline channels, with select premium products entering international markets via cross-border e-commerce.

"This year, we have actively adopted the updated national standards for the camel milk industry, launching a pioneering 'triple organic' pure camel milk power certified for pasture, milk sources, and processing methods. Our sales exceeded 100 million yuan (about 14 million U.S. dollars) within one year. Meanwhile, we have also actively supported stable employment for local herders, whose average monthly income now reached over 6,000 yuan," said Wang Xixian, CEO of Fengcao Pasture Dairy Company.

The legitimate rights of the Palestinian people must be respected and protected, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

Mao made the remarks in response to a media query about the reports that the Israeli parliament recently adopted a new law introducing death penalty for Palestinians, and countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed strong condemnation, saying such practice is "entrenching a system of apartheid."

"All legislation must conform to legal principles such as the principle of legality, fairness and justice, and must not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality or political view. The legitimate rights of the Palestinian people must be respected and protected. Relevant party’s actions that escalate tensions and exacerbate confrontation must stop," said Mao.