Finding Sakolsky: The American Teacher, The Chinese Hero and Their Green Miracle

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"It touched my heart. I was crying as I watched the news," recalls retired American teacher Ronald Sakolsky. Deeply moved by Yin Yuzhen's tireless efforts to push back desertification in China, he raised $5,000 in 1999 to help her plant trees. Today, those tiny saplings have blossomed into a vibrant forest of over 50,000 trees. Reflecting on this extraordinary over two-decade bond, Sakolsky shared his powerful belief: "If a simple world history teacher from America and a simple Chinese woman can work together to create this forest, the world can find a way to work together." Take a look. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/

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