China forges ahead at forefront of global battle against desertification


Workers plant tree seedlings along a road across the Kubuqi desert in Hangjin Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on May 29, 2024. - Xinhua

BEIJING: China's remarkable strides in combating desertification have been highlighted on International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, on Friday (July 12).

Over the past two decades, the country has witnessed a significant decline in the frequency and intensity of spring sandstorms, a testament to its robust ecological initiatives.

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