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.

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.