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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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Electrical Industry in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - JULY 16, 2024 - A worker is producing aluminum and steel housings for GIS high-voltage switches for the State grid at the Tongwei Group's production workshop in the high-tech zone in Hai 'an, Jiangsu province, China, July 16, 2024.

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CHINA-GANSU-TONGWEI-TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(240213) -- TONGWEI, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Bin arranges "Zhemian," a traditional decoration used during the Spring Festival, at home in Tongwei County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Jan. 31, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Across China: Traditional handicrafts add color to Spring Festival in NW China" (Xinhua/Ren Yanxin)

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CHINA-GANSU-TONGWEI-TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(240213) -- TONGWEI, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Bin displays a "Zhemian," a traditional decoration used during the Spring Festival, with a Chinese character "Fu (fortune)," in Tongwei County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Jan. 31, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Across China: Traditional handicrafts add color to Spring Festival in NW China" (Xinhua/Ren Yanxin)

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CHINA-GANSU-TONGWEI-TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(240213) -- TONGWEI, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shengyu makes "Chunye," a traditional decoration used during the Spring Festival, in Tongwei County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Jan. 31, 2024. TO GO WITH: "Across China: Traditional handicrafts add color to Spring Festival in NW China" (Xinhua/Ren Yanxin)

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CHINA-GANSU-TONGWEI-TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS (CN)

(240213) -- TONGWEI, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows a "Zhemian," a traditional decoration used during the Spring Festival, made by Liu Shengyu and Liu Bin, in Tongwei County of northwest China's Gansu Province. TO GO WITH: "Across China: Traditional handicrafts add color to Spring Festival in NW China" (Xinhua/Ren Yanxin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei patrols a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With Huang and his w

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei patrols a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With Huang and his w

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows Huang Tongwei observing on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting wh

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei rides his motorcycle while patrolling in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows the fire-lookout tower where Huang Tongwei works in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting w

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 8, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei and his wife Wu Zaiqiong plant trees at an open space near a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to ke

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei uses his hands to measure the diameter of a pine tree while patrolling a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to ke

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei prepares for patrolling a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang. With

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei takes a rest while patrolling a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-RONGJIANG-FIRE LOOKOUT(CN)

(230311) -- RONGJIANG, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Tongwei and his wife Wu Zaiqiong clean vegetables to make pickles in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 8, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas. After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well. "Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang. During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eati

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Guarding forest on fire watchtower

STORY: Guarding forest on fire watchtower DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the birdview of Rongjiang County in southwest China's Guizhou Province 2. various of Rongjiang County's watchtower in the forest 3. various of Huang Tongwei on duty 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG TONGWEI, Forest ranger STORYLINE: Huang Tongwei, 54, is a forest ranger. He has been stationed in Rongjiang County in southwest China's Guizhou Province for three decades. His routine is to monitor possible fire risks on a watchtower. Despite the hardship, Huang thinks his responsibility is crucial. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG TONGWEI, Forest ranger "As long as I am on duty, I have responsibilities to guard the forest. Recently, the weather is dry. I feel a bit uneasy if I am not standing upon the watchtower. Usually, when there is fog in the early morning, the air is moist, and a forest fire is less probable. At this time, I usually just do something ar

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CHINA-GANSU-OLD MEN-TREE PLANTING (CN)

(220618) -- DINGXI, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Twin brothers Xu Zhigang (R) and Xu Zhiqiang, 74, drive a tricycle to check the trees in Zhangchuan Village of Tongwei County, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 15, 2022. Xu Zhigang and his twin brother Xu Zhiqiang have spent over 50 years voluntarily planting trees on barren hills on the Loess Plateau. More than 350 mu (about 23 hectares) of barren land have turned green with their plantation of tree seedlings. The brothers' efforts have not only helped create natural beauty but also improved local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-OLD MEN-TREE PLANTING (CN)

(220618) -- DINGXI, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xu Zhigang, 74, looks up to see the first tree he planted in 1968 in Zhangchuan Village of Tongwei County, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 15, 2022. Xu Zhigang and his twin brother Xu Zhiqiang have spent over 50 years voluntarily planting trees on barren hills on the Loess Plateau. More than 350 mu (about 23 hectares) of barren land have turned green with their plantation of tree seedlings. The brothers' efforts have not only helped create natural beauty but also improved local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-OLD MEN-TREE PLANTING (CN)

(220618) -- DINGXI, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo shows twin brothers Xu Zhigang and Xu Zhiqiang, 74, driving a tricycle to check the trees in Zhangchuan Village of Tongwei County, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 15, 2022. Xu Zhigang and his twin brother Xu Zhiqiang have spent over 50 years voluntarily planting trees on barren hills on the Loess Plateau. More than 350 mu (about 23 hectares) of barren land have turned green with their plantation of tree seedlings. The brothers' efforts have not only helped create natural beauty but also improved local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-OLD MEN-TREE PLANTING (CN)

(220618) -- DINGXI, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xu Zhigang, 74, draws a picture at home in Zhangchuan Village of Tongwei County, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 15, 2022. Xu Zhigang and his twin brother Xu Zhiqiang have spent over 50 years voluntarily planting trees on barren hills on the Loess Plateau. More than 350 mu (about 23 hectares) of barren land have turned green with their plantation of tree seedlings. The brothers' efforts have not only helped create natural beauty but also improved local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-OLD MEN-TREE PLANTING (CN)

(220618) -- DINGXI, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Twin brothers Xu Zhigang (L) and Xu Zhiqiang, 74, remove weeds in the forest in Zhangchuan Village of Tongwei County, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 15, 2022. Xu Zhigang and his twin brother Xu Zhiqiang have spent over 50 years voluntarily planting trees on barren hills on the Loess Plateau. More than 350 mu (about 23 hectares) of barren land have turned green with their plantation of tree seedlings. The brothers' efforts have not only helped create natural beauty but also improved local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-OLD MEN-TREE PLANTING (CN)

(220618) -- DINGXI, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo shows a view of Zhangchuan Village of Tongwei County, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 15, 2022. Xu Zhigang and his twin brother Xu Zhiqiang have spent over 50 years voluntarily planting trees on barren hills on the Loess Plateau. More than 350 mu (about 23 hectares) of barren land have turned green with their plantation of tree seedlings. The brothers' efforts have not only helped create natural beauty but also improved local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-OLD MEN-TREE PLANTING (CN)

(220618) -- DINGXI, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Twin brothers Xu Zhigang (L) and Xu Zhiqiang, 74, chat under trees planted by themselves in Zhangchuan Village of Tongwei County, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 15, 2022. Xu Zhigang and his twin brother Xu Zhiqiang have spent over 50 years voluntarily planting trees on barren hills on the Loess Plateau. More than 350 mu (about 23 hectares) of barren land have turned green with their plantation of tree seedlings. The brothers' efforts have not only helped create natural beauty but also improved local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)

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CHINA-GANSU-OLD MEN-TREE PLANTING (CN)

(220618) -- DINGXI, June 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo shows green hillside with trees planted by twin brothers Xu Zhigang and Xu Zhiqiang in Zhangchuan Village of Tongwei County, northwest China's Gansu Province, June 15, 2022. Xu Zhigang and his twin brother Xu Zhiqiang have spent over 50 years voluntarily planting trees on barren hills on the Loess Plateau. More than 350 mu (about 23 hectares) of barren land have turned green with their plantation of tree seedlings. The brothers' efforts have not only helped create natural beauty but also improved local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ma Xiping)