Name: Gurbantunggut Desert: Not conquering, but making room for life
Uploaded: 2026-06-04T15:03:56+08:00
Duration: 4 min 51 s
Description: At Xinjiang's Gurbantunggut Desert, a 60-year-old ranger who has held back the sand for 24 years is about to retire – and his daughter is ready to take his place.

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At Xinjiang's Gurbantunggut Desert, a 60-year-old ranger who has held back the sand for 24 years is about to retire – and his daughter is ready to take his place. CGTN reporter Shang Jianglong tells the story of two generations, one desert and a legacy passed down.

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