China's largest land port for automobile exports, the Horgos Port in northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, saw vehicle exports reach a record high in the first quarter of this year.

According to statistics released by the Horgos Customs on Wednesday, 85,000 vehicles were exported via the port last year, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.1 percent.

The port, bordering Kazakhstan, has become a "golden channel" for Chinese vehicles, particularly new energy vehicles (NEVs), to reach international markets.

Chinese NEVs have become a key driver of the growth in exports, gaining popularity across Central Asia and Russia due to their technological competitiveness and cost efficiency, according to the customs.