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'Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk': Time unfolds Xinjiang's story in 12 shichen | Official trailer

Updated 23:10, 21-Sep-2025
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CGTN's new documentary "Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk" brings an ancient rhythm to life through the lens of modern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Using the 12 shichen – a traditional system that divides the day into 12 segments – as its narrative framework, the documentary unfolds a vivid portrait of Xinjiang across four seasons. Through the lives of more than 20 individuals, it captures the pulse of a land both timeless and new. Blending sweeping landscapes with intimate human stories, "Xinjiang Dawn to Dusk" offers a cinematic journey into the region's enduring vitality and hope.

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