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18 Apr 2026, 16:15 GMT+10
(260418) -- KASHGAR, April 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A villager plants Belamcanda chinensis, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine, in Yutian County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 15, 2026.
Along the southern edge of Taklimakan Desert, vibrant green barriers extend into the horizon, where fruit trees take root in and sand-fixing forests stand resilient against the desert sands, reflecting the growing ecological and economic vitality of southern Xinjiang in far western China.
From medicinal plants to flourishing fruit orchards, these initiatives are not only curbing desertification but also invigorating local industries. The integrated green network, part of the Taklimakan Desert sand-blocking green belt project, has transformed once-barren lands into hubs of sustainable growth.
Across the region, sand-based industries have expanded to 10.83 million mu (about 722,000 hectares) of desert land, generating 28.975 billion yuan (approximately 4.25 billion U.S. dollars) in annual output value. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)
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