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2026.06.04 15:03 GMT+8

Gurbantunggut Desert: Not conquering, but making room for life

Updated 2026.06.04 15:03 GMT+8
CGTN

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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