Trade hub aims to reclaim ancient glory

The original start of the fabled Silk Road is working hard to exploit opportunities from the Belt and Road Initiative

Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

Recently, the Yongping refinery of Yanchang Petroleum Group in Yan'an, Shaanxi province, made headlines by producing aviation fuel. As a result, Yanchang has become the first local enterprise to be granted an official certificate to produce the high-grade fuel commercially.