China wants to turn Xinjiang’s vast deserts into a string of pearls

SCMP | Nov. 29, 2024, 4:45 a.m. | Original
Millions of pearls are already being harvested in the Taklimakan Desert, as China tries to turn the arid region into a hub for aquaculture.
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