From Sand to Oasis: Xinjiang’s Aksu Builds a ‘Green Miracle’ in the Heart of the Gobi Desert
Aksu prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is witnessing an increasing number of people venturing out to enjoy the scenic beauty of...
China’s Cosmic Vision: New Optical Telescope to Illuminate the Pamirs
China is set to expand its astronomical capabilities with the installation of a new optical telescope on the Pamirs. The telescope, which will be...
Surviving the Elements: Witnessing the Resilient Atmosphere of the Desert in Extreme Conditions
Dong Yinxi and her colleagues work at a monitoring station in Xinjiang, China, collecting and transmitting data on the atmosphere's health. Their work is important for weather forecasting, assessing atmospheric health, and identifying climate change risks.