Water nourishes Xinjiang: Life engine in the desert hinterland
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Updated: 2025-08-21 09:27
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The Hotan River, whose waters originate in the melting snow of the Kunlun Mountains, is the only river running through the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang. The river supports millions of residents in southern Xinjiang, while green oases flourish on its banks.
