Meet three generations of Chinese Tajiks guarding China's western borders

For centuries, the Chinese Tajiks have guarded China's western frontier in Taxkurgan County. CGTN spoke with Tasha Memetrehim, who is the third generation in his family to serve on duty 24 hours a day for long-term patrols and shifts on the remote Pamir Plateau. #Xinjiang #Tianshan

This is one of many human stories in our exclusive documentary 'Tianshan Still Standing: Memories of fighting terrorism in Xinjiang.' You can watch the full documentary here:

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[thndrngest]

border patrolling is no small task, these are humble honest people.

[billylee]

Chinese Tajiks, you are the great people who guard the Border with passion and honest. May God bless all of you.

[shohdj]

As a Tajik from Tajikistan I loved this video! 🇹🇯❤️🇨🇳

[kiansoon]

My salute to the generations of border guards ... their simple dedication define the deeper meaning of life

[mohammadmahdi]

as a tajik from afghanistan i respect the accomplisment of there duties for there country i wish u tajiks allways remain loyal and respectful to your mother land china

[lxjilyfe]

these are among the most patriotic guys

[yzhang]

Bless all of the Tajiks brothers! Thank you for guard our motherland!

[az]

As a Kurd and Northern Iranian I understood their Tajik dialect of Persian. I hope their language doesn't die.

[sara-fcgb]

Love from Pakistan .long live China pakistan friendship

[AMOS]

I'm overseas Chinese. Love you Tajik people out there. God bless..

[vishalspark]

China is in a really special position right now. They are in a position where they can really change the world for the better. Change how politics is done. Turn the world into a paradise . I really hope they do.
love from nepal
nepalese people love china and support one china policy
thank you china

[aspirant]

These are the real heroes who strives in hard climate to maintain peace in the country. 👏🏽👏🏽

[tubbietubby]

As a Taiwanese and Chinese, I salute to you and all the PLA border troops who are stationed along all Chinese borders in the remotest regions and harshest weather condition, guarding China and its people from hostile foreign invasions!

[tubbietubby]

I salute these Tajiks for protecting the remote border, serving the country for 3 generations!

[Gogoel-qf]

My gratitude to these people who guard the border of this great country day in and day out. You deserve the utmost respect.

[alexanderasadullah]

They are Chinese but they look like me 😂 😁
I am from Northern Afghanistan and I love China ❤️

[irritatedanglosaxon]

This is what u called PATRIOTISM... salute u, Chines guys 👨‍✈️👨‍✈️👨‍✈️

[ferihizkiajap]

As Chinese indonesian, i am salute all this troops to protect my mother land 🇨🇳 China. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice to unite and make all PRC safe🙏🏻👍👏

[wordwarm]

Omg, this old man speak to an Iranic languge. Thak you China pleas keep these Iranic people ( Pamiri and Tajiks ). Thank you again. I'm from Iran and love China❤.

[reallearner]

Thanks CCP for protecting minority. After watching Tajiks faces and eyes and emotions, I never felt that minority are being suppressed. Truth is right in front of you guys. Bravo CCP! Love from Nepal!