On Jan 6, 42 tons of Red Globe grapes from Dunhuang were shipped to Iraq, a historic first. Under the supervision of Dunhuang Airport Customs, affiliated with Lanzhou Customs this milestone was made possible.
The city of Jiuquan in Gansu province welcomed 2025 with a grand cultural gala at the Jinta Grand Theater, highlighting the region's most memorable moments from the past year.
The 2025 Jinta Fun Run began with a ceremonial horn blast at Aerospace Square on Jan 2, marking a spirited start to the new year. The "Joy in Motion, Health in Action" event drew over 500 participants, including runners from the neighboring cities of Jiuquan and Jiayuguan, alongside local government officials and employees from various institutions.
A new book showcasing 112 restored mural artworks of Dunhuang, Gansu province, has become not only a captivating introduction to the city's Mogao Caves and the Yulin Caves in neighboring Guazhou county but also a faithful recollection of two generations of the Shi family's efforts in preserving and promoting the art.