Currently, the regional financial hubs for the Silk Road Economic Belt in Xinjiang have been identified, Urumqi, Kashgar and Khorgas, these three cities have been selected to build the financial centres.

Anbound's research team is of the view that the selection of the regional financial hubs and the proposed construction schedule has without a doubt, enhance and highlight the strategic position of Xinjiang in the Silk Road Economic Belt. Also, it will provide better financial security to the key industries under the "Made in China 2025" blueprint in Xinjiang.