Kyrgyz student gains cross-border trade experience in China's Xinjiang

Zhang Zhaoyang (L), new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, and Datkaiym Alparova introduce honey from Kyrgyzstan at a livestream studio of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Datkaiym Alparova (L) communicates with Zhang Zhaoyang, new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Datkaiym Alparova (L) communicates with Zhang Zhaoyang, new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Datkaiym Alparova poses for a photo at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Datkaiym Alparova (2nd R, 2nd row) takes a class at Xinjiang Normal University in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 9, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Zhang Zhaoyang (R), new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, introduces the facilities of a livestream studio to Datkaiym Alparova at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Datkaiym Alparova walks inside the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Zhang Zhaoyang (L), new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, communicates with Datkaiym Alparova at a livestream studio of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Zhang Zhaoyang (L), new media manager of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center, and Datkaiym Alparova introduce honey from Kyrgyzstan at a livestream studio of the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Datkaiym Alparova promotes a product at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Sept. 10, 2026.

Datkaiym Alparova, who hails from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, is majoring in international economics and trade at Xinjiang Normal University. Entering her senior year, the 21-year-old undergraduate began receiving practical training on cross-border e-commerce livestreaming at the Urumqi Bonded Exhibition and Trading Center.

The center features imported goods from dozens of countries and regions. It has also provided practical training for international students, including cross-border e-commerce livestreaming, store operations and market research, said Zhang Zhaoyang, the center's new media manager.

"I promote honey from Kyrgyzstan to customers in Chinese via livestreaming, which makes the learning experience more immersive," Datkaiym said. Such practice has deepened her understanding of international trade.

Online shopping has long been part of Datkaiym's daily life. "Whether in Urumqi or Bishkek, I often buy daily items through livestream," Datkaiym said. "Many people in my hometown also use online platforms like Pinduoduo and Taobao."

After graduation, Datkaiym hopes to apply her professional knowledge and language skills in cross-border trade between China and Kyrgyzstan. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)