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In Gansu, a desert war has raged quietly for decades
Updated: 2016-12-16After more than 30 years of painstaking land reclamation work across two generations, the might of a desert advance in Gansu.
Minxian-Guangyuan rail section undergoes final checks
Updated: 2016-12-05The Minxian-Guangyuan rail section of the Lanzhou-Chongqing Railway will start operation on Dec 26.
China makes steady strides in poverty alleviation
Updated: 2016-12-02As the only breadwinner in the family, Zhang Shiwei, 45, from Gansu Province in the northwest of China, was relieved to get a loan from a local credit cooperative.
Expert makes new findings on history of papermaking
Updated: 2016-12-01A Chinese archaeologist has announced new findings about an ancient scrap of paper, likely the earliest on record, dating back to 250 years before Cai Lun revolutionized papermaking technology in China.
Silk Road Intangible Culture Heritage Exhibition shines
Updated: 2016-12-01Californians got the chance to delve into the wonders of intangible cultural heritages from regions along the ancient Silk Road.
Asia's biggest desert reservoir undergoes expansion project
Updated: 2016-11-30Asia’s biggest desert reservoir, Hongyashan Reservoir, has received a top up to its water reserves.