by Fatima Javed

Pakistani experts are optimistic about China’s exceptional textile industry and nullify false propaganda over Chinese cotton. They believe that in future, the growing Chinese industry of cotton is expected to develop further.

Talking to Gwadar Pro, Mr Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director at Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) Islamabad, commented that the upgraded farming techniques, an advanced mechanism for agriculture productivity, and efficient workforce are the key factors in making China the world’s biggest producer and supplier of cotton.

Mr Akram said, “Industry’s revenue will increase and boost the agriculture and economic sector of China. The state’s cotton has a good prospect with the support of new farming technologies.”

He said, “Even with the ongoing fierce market competition, Beijing will utilise its existing potential, enhance cotton capacity and continue to supply it internationally with a high ratio”.

“Any meaningless allegations or claims by the Western countries to boycott Xinjiang cotton or any false propaganda would have huge economic repercussions for the world, as many Western countries and leading international brands are heavily dependent on China’s cotton,” he further added.

Recently, Xingjiang cotton is banned, and the issue is being politicised by Western players, which would be devastating for the global demand for cotton. China has alleviated poverty and sustainable development in Xinjiang autonomous region. The employment level is stable and a large number of job opportunities have been created by the outstanding policies of the Chinese leadership.

When asked about the Supporting Techniques in Enhancing China’s Cotton Production, the CGSS director said, “For China to be one of the countries with the highest unit yield of cotton globally, Intensive farming technologies have played a crucial role. The great achievement in Beijing’s cotton production has much potential. It was possible due to the adoption of certain intrinsic technologies.”

“The reforms supported China’s sustainable cotton production development. Furthermore, with relevance to farming and cultural system, the cotton yield has a bright prospect in the near future and the demand for Xinjiang Cotton will expand,” he concluded.

China is one of the largest and leading cotton producers in the world. The province of Xinjiang is the fifth largest producer and distributor of cotton to the globe. The country has developed its cotton production rapidly during the last 60 years.

Currently, China produces 30% of the world's cotton. Its textile industry is also the biggest exporter to many major and leading brands worldwide. In many major Western clothing brands, China has been their biggest growth market for decades. It is the world’s biggest apparel market, accounting for about 24% of global sales.

Chinese-made fabric may contain cotton from a variety of both domestic and international sources. Its exports both cotton yarn and fabrics to apparel-manufacturing nations across Asia.

In this aspect, Xinjiang’s cotton production is relatively high yield and good quality. Xinjiang is an important producing area of upland cotton and sea-island cotton in the world with perfect cultivation and management technology.