Tide turns for families in the 'Sea of Death'

Residents of a township in the middle of the Taklimakan Desert are being relocated to new, modern homes. Zhang Boning reports for Xinhua from Daliyabuy, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of stories focusing on the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, looking at the progress of its economy, cultural and business sectors, and poverty alleviation measures.

After visiting his son, who is studying in Yutian county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Imin Matkurban bought some vegetables before returning home.