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A conference is held in Lanzhou, Gansu province to promote China-Saudi Arabia cooperation in green industry development and combating desertification on July 6, 2023. [Photo/gscn.com.cn] A conference ...

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Discover how Africa is combatting the encroachment of the Sahara Desert in this insightful video. - **0:00** Introduction - **0:46** The Sahel: Learn about this region's unique challenges and ...