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Strong earthquake in China
The Chinese Seismological Network discovered four strong earthquakes this morning (March 21) in Yu Tian district, west of Xinjiang.
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China: the most drought in 30 years
A fierce heat wave swept across Xinjiang, the westernmost province of China, causing temperatures in cities to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. This situation has caused cattl…
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Taklimakan Desert (China) has existed for 5.3 million years
Taklimatan, the second largest desert in the northwestern region of Xinjiang Autonomous Region (China) may have existed for more than 1.8 million years compared to what…
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'Golden snow' covers many cities in China
A sharp drop in temperature and a large sandstorm were the cause of the phenomenon of
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Admire the rare snow lotus in the Himalayas
On the white cliffs eradicating snow in Xinjiang in the Himalayas, there is a species of extremely rare rare wonder called Snow Snow or snow lotus.
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Beautiful fairy scenery in the apricot valley in Xinjiang
Xinjiang is located in northwest China. Visit the beautiful Y Ly valley, you can enjoy the beautiful chandeliers like fairy scenery.
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Detecting meteor mass in China
Chinese astronomers have found a giant iron rock meteorite in Altay, Xinjiang autonomous region. The meteorite block was found on July 17. The meteorite that falls to ea…
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China will measure the lowest point on the mainland
Located in the Turpan basin in East Xinjiang, Aydingkol saltwater lake is the lowest point in China and the second deepest lake in the world, just behind the Dead Sea. I…
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China wants to build a 1,000km tunnel to lead water from Tibet to Xinjiang
The South China Morning Post quoted project-related experts as saying the plan would