Chinese solutions to desertification win global praise

For example, production bases for forest fruits, melons and fruits, woody oil crops and so on, have been established in regions such as the Loess Plateau, the Yanshan Mountains, and Xinjiang. These regions collectively produce 48 million metric tons of fresh and dried fruits annually, accounting for 25 percent of the national total output. In key areas, income from forest fruits contributes to over half of farmers' net income, according to the administration.

"This approach has continuously contributed the Chinese model and solutions to global desertification control efforts," he said.

Hussein Nasrallah, from the Ministry of Agriculture in Lebanon, visited Ningxia in October last year to learn about sand control and economic development methods. He remains impressed by the goji farms and factories he visited.

"When land degradation is managed, the areas come to life, leading to the development of both people and ecology. This holds significant importance for sand control, not only benefiting the environment," he said.

"What I learned from my trip to China has also inspired many insights for land degradation control in our country. In the Chinese Pavilion, I have witnessed newer technologies and methods, and I look forward to having the opportunity to explore more areas in China for further learning," he said.