# Exclusively Sponsored by Sinopec's Aipao Racing Fuel, the 2026 China Taklimakan Rally Kicks Off in Urumqi

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- Published: 2026-05-18T11:15:00+07:00
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URUMQI, China, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With the command to start, 152 vehicles
and nearly 300 competitors of 74 teams from around the world embarked on a 7,500-
kilometer extreme journey as the 2026 China Taklimakan Rally, exclusively sponsored
by the Aipao racing fuel brand by China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386,"
Sinopec"), officially kicked off on May 16 in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous 
Region, China.

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Sponsored by Sinopec’s Aipao Racing Fuel, the 2026 China Taklimakan Rally Kicks 
Off in Urumqi, China.

Spanning 17 days, this year’s rally sets a new distance record as it traverses northern
and southern Xinjiang. The route begins in Urumqi, passes through Turpan, Bayingolin
Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Hotan, and Kashi, and concludes in Aksu. Competitors
will tackle extreme terrain, including the vast Taklimakan Desert and the rugged
canyons of the Tianshan Mountains.

Aipao 103, China’s first domestically developed racing fuel by Sinopec, is the official
fuel for the China Taklimakan Rally. With an RON exceeding 103, the fuel offers 
four core advantages of anti-knock performance, environmental friendliness, high
combustion efficiency, and safety. Designed for extreme racing conditions, it fills
a long-standing gap in China’s high-performance racing fuel market and marks a major
milestone for Sinopec and China’s refining industry toward world-class standards.

Chen Yanbin, director and senior vice president of Sinopec, highlighted Xinjiang’s
strategic role as the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the rally’s status
as a world-class off-road event.

"Guided by our commitment to ‘Clean Energy, Better Life,’ Sinopec continues to sponsor
the rally through the Aipao brand, delivering comprehensive fuel assurance for China’s
motorsport," said Chen. "Going forward, we will deepen the integration of energy,
sports, and tourism to drive high-quality growth in Xinjiang and contribute to the
Belt and Road Initiative."

To ensure seamless operations, Sinopec has comprehensively upgraded its energy support
system, deploying over 40 mobile refueling points along the route. An innovative"
fixed + mobile" dual-mode strategy guarantees precise, timely, and safe fuel supply—
even in the most remote desert sections.

Since its launch in 2015, Aipao has earned the trust of over 10 million users with
its world-class cleanliness and performance. The brand, valued at more than 18 billion
yuan (approx. USD 2.64 billion), continues to lead China’s fuel market in influence.

For more information, please visit [http://www.sinopec.com/listco/en/](http://www.sinopec.com/listco/en/).

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