Desert Ginseng: A Natural Ally Against Desertification
Discover how Cistanche, the desert ginseng, is restoring sands and boosting incomes in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
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From Sand to Sustainability: Xinjiang’s Desert Greening Breakthrough
Jia Cunpeng’s decade-long mission on the Chinese mainland’s Taklamakan Desert edge shows how leveling dunes and planting medicinal herbs can unite ecology and economy.
Chinese Mainland Caps 110m Steerable Radio Telescope in Xinjiang
The Chinese mainland capped the main structure of a 110m steerable radio telescope in Xinjiang, a major step toward a 2028 launch that will observe 75% of the sky.
Xinjiang Musical Actor Alading Asihali Sings His Hometown’s True Story
Musical theater actor Alading Asihali from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region uses his new song and video to showcase the real beauty and warmth of his homeland.
Over 10,000 Wild Swans Flock to Bayinbuluk’s Wetlands
More than 10,000 wild swans gather at Bayinbuluk in the Xinjiang region of the Chinese mainland for nesting season, marking Asia’s largest swan habitat.
Xinjiang: Silk Road Legacy Fuels China Travel Boom
Xinjiang in the Chinese mainland is emerging as a top China travel destination, blending Silk Road heritage, new visa-free entry and flight routes to attract global tourists.
Sandstorms Cut Stage 9 at Taklimakan Rally
Stage 9 of the Taklimakan Rally in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was reduced to 81km by sandstorms, setting the scene for a thrilling final push.
Xinjiang Through Local Eyes: Beyond the Headlines
Explore Xinjiang through firsthand stories: in 2024 nearly 300 million visitors, including 5 million abroad, share tales of connectivity, openness, and opportunity beyond the headlines.
Dust Clouds and Triumphs at Stage 4 of the Taklimakan Rally
Stage 4 of the Taklimakan Rally unleashed dust storms in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur region, with Arunas Gelazninkas and duo Zhu Guanghai & Chen Qingkai dominating the 246 km desert stage.
Taklimakan Rally Stage 1 Thrills Through Wensu Grand Canyon
Stage 1 of the Taklimakan Rally challenged racers in the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, sending them 160 km through Wensu Grand Canyon’s rugged terrain.