The shifting sands of change in an ancient land
By Cui Jia | China Daily | Updated: 2013-01-21 07:58

Bariba, 61, a resident of Mazongshan, Gansu province, welcomes visitors to his home with a traditional warm greeting. Zou Hong / China Daily |
More lucrative pastures lure herdsmen from the traditional Gobi lifestyle, reports Cui Jia.
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