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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) in action during Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Yuro NAGAHARA (JPN), Egoitz BIJUESKA (ESP), and Gui KHURY (BRA) during the awards ceremony Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Yuro NAGAHARA (JPN), Egoitz BIJUESKA (ESP), and Gui KHURY (BRA) during the awards ceremony Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Arisa TREW (AUS), Yuro NAGAHARA (JPN), Mizuho HASEGAWA (JPN), Egoitz BIJUESKA (ESP), Cocona HIRAKI (JPN) and Gui KHURY (BRA) during the awards ceremony Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Yuro NAGAHARA (JPN), Egoitz BIJUESKA (ESP), and Gui KHURY (BRA) during the awards ceremony Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Yuro NAGAHARA (JPN), Egoitz BIJUESKA (ESP), and Gui KHURY (BRA) during the awards ceremony Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Arisa TREW (AUS), Yuro NAGAHARA (JPN), Mizuho HASEGAWA (JPN), Egoitz BIJUESKA (ESP), Cocona HIRAKI (JPN) and Gui KHURY (BRA) during the awards ceremony Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Pattinaggio - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Finals - Women & Men

Gui KHURY (BRA) during the awards ceremony Men's Final WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 8, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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ALTRO - Skateboard - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Quarterfinals - Men

Gui Khury (BRA) Men's Quarterfinals WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 6, 2025 in Rome, Italy

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ALTRO - Skateboard - WST - World Cup Rome 2025 - Quarterfinals - Men

Gui Khury (BRA) Men's Quarterfinals WST World Cup Rome 2025 at Ostia Park, on June 6, 2025 in Rome, Italy

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Promoting Matcha Tea In Guizhou - China

Wei Yong R) demonstrates the technique of drying tea leaves to a villager at a tea processing factory in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, China, on May 15, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co. Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products. Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promotin

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Promoting Matcha Tea In Guizhou - China

Tea farmers work at a tea garden in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, China, on May 15, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co. Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products. Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and rapid development of the tea industry in Guizhou. "

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Promoting Matcha Tea In Guizhou - China

A drone photo taken on May 15, 2025 shows Wei Yong (2nd, R) explaining key points of harvesting tea leaves to villagers in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, China, on May 15, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co. Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products. Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their inc

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Promoting Matcha Tea In Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2025 shows Wei Yong (C) explaining key points of planting to tea farmers in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co. Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products. Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy

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Promoting Matcha Tea In Guizhou - China

Wei Yong R) checks samples of raw materials for matcha production with a colleague in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, China, on May 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co. Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products. Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy and r

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury and Augusto Akio, celebrate the victory, during the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury and Augusto Akio, celebrate the victory, during the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury and Augusto Akio, celebrate the victory, during the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury, Brazil, first place, during the men's final of the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury and Augusto Akio, celebrate the victory, during the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury, Brazil, first place, during the men's final of the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury and Augusto Akio, celebrate the victory, during the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury, Brazil, first place, during the men's final of the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury, Brazil, first place, during the men's final of the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury, Brazil, first place, during the men's final of the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury, Brazil, first place, during the men's final of the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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- Skateboard - World skate Games Italia 2024 - Skateboard Vert Speciality

Gui Khury, Brazil, first place, during the men's final of the World Skate Games Italy 2024 specialty Skateboard Vert, Rome Pincio terrace 09 September 2024

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(SP)LATVIA-RIGA-BASKETBALL-FIBA OLYMPIC QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT-FINAL-LAT VS BRA

(240708) -- RIGA, July 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rihards Lomazs (R) of Latvia vies with Gui Santos of Brazil during the FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 final match between Latvia and Brazil in Riga, Latvia, July 7, 2024. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui works in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows trees planted by Hou Gui in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (2nd R) sets out to plant saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui prepares for watering saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (L) prepares to plant saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (R) takes a walk with his wife in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (2nd R) works in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (1st R) waters saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Zhang Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui patrols the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 25, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui plays with his dog after a day's work in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui works in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui (front) prepares for watering saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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(ChineseToday)CHINA-LIAONING-FUXIN-AFFORESTATION (CN)

(240503) -- FUXIN, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Hou Gui plants saplings in the woods in Zhangwu County of Fuxin City, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 1, 2024. Hou Gui, over 70 years old, is a villager in Liujia Village of Sihecheng Town in Zhangwu County, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Living at the southern edge of Horqin sandy land, Hou has planted more than 200,000 trees on 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of sandy land over the past 20-plus years. Hou began afforesting in 2001. He raised funds, cultivated saplings suitable for growing in sandy land, dissuaded villagers from entering woods to graze, and keeps patrolling the woods twice a day. Over the years, Hou has witnessed the improvement of the ecological environment and the public's awareness of forest protection. A green barrier against wind and sand has been built on the southern edge of the Horqin sandy land. (Xinhua/Li Gang)