A 20-hectare tea plantation is pictured in Qingmuchuan town, Ningqiang county, March 6. The tea plantation subsidized by Gangzha district has provided jobs for 117 local residents in financial difficulties –– giving them each a daily income ranging from 60 to 120 yuan ($8.95 to 17.91). In addition, byproducts from tea planting, such as mushrooms and honey have become popular with customers living in Gangzha district since the second half of 2018. Sales of 7.96 million yuan were made between the two regions last year. [Photo/people.com.cn]

Teachers from Beicheng Primary School in Gangzha district meet with teachers at Yifu Primary School in Ningqiang county, March 6. Gangzha district has signed seven education agreements with the county since October 2018. So far, Ningqiang has sent 134 teachers to study in Gangzha district's kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. Gangzha has organized 10 education experts, 11 primary and secondary schoolteachers and 10 vocational education teachers to offer faculty training and teach in schools across the county. [Photo/people.com.cn]