As a key part of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, the 3,046-kilometer sand-blocking greenbelt encircling the edge of the Taklimakan Desert has now been fully connected in Yutian County of Xinjiang. This marks a remarkable achievement in desertification control. The "border-locking" project not only protects the environment but also boosts the local economy, creating a virtuous cycle of ecological restoration and prosperity.