A new direct flight route connecting Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been officially launched on Monday.
The air service is scheduled to depart the Kashgar Laining International Airport at 07:55 every Monday and arrive in Hong Kong at 13:50, according to the flight operator, China Southern Airlines, adding the new air route is an opportunity to facilitate the travel of residents and businessmen between the two regions.
Liu Shengzhe, a traveler, praised that the nonstop flight is super convenient and very fast.
"The direct air route is pretty good and can save us a lot of time. Because Hong Kong is far away from Kashgar, some of my classmates who left earlier might have needed to make an overnight stop in other cities during their transfer, which made them very tired," he explained.
To ensure the smooth launch and sound operation of the new route, Kashgar Customs together with the airport, airlines and other departments, make full use of information technology and equipment and continuously optimize the customs clearance operation process for passengers.
"The opening of the route has established a more convenient and efficient communication channel between Kashgar and Hong Kong plus strengthened the connection between Kashgar and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area," said Zhang Xiaojing, a staff member of Kashgar Customs.
China's Xinjiang launches direct flight route to Hong Kong
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Omer Mohamed Ahmed Siddig, the outgoing Sudanese ambassador to China and the newly appointed foreign minister of Sudan, in Beijing on Wednesday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, congratulated Siddig on his assumption of office as Sudanese foreign minister, and expressed appreciation for his contributions to promoting the development of China-Sudan relations during his tenure as ambassador to China.
Noting that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the strategic partnership between China and Sudan, Wang called on both sides to implement the important consensus reached between the two heads of state, promote continuous fruitful results in the bilateral relations, and bring benefits to the two peoples.
China supports Sudan firmly in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and supports Sudan in achieving peace, stability and development at an early date, said Wang, adding that China will continue to provide humanitarian assistance within its own capacity.
Siddig said that Sudan regards China as its most important partner and a trustworthy friend, prioritizes cooperation with China, and will continue to support China firmly in safeguarding its core interests.
As the new foreign minister, he will continue to spare no effort to promote the development of the Sudan-China strategic partnership, and will work collaboratively to implement a series of important global initiatives proposed by China.
Chinese FM meets with new Sudanese counterpart
