Sweet fruit creates bonds of friendship

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The red jujube fruit in Hotan, in southern Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, not only brings prosperity to the city's residents but serves as a bridge between local Han people and other ethnic groups.

To 39-year-old Amangul, a Uygur woman in Hotan, the jujube provides a comfortable living for her family. Last year, the sweet fruit brought in 500,000 yuan ($80,000).