# Little White Poplar

The Roots of Resilience: How a Solitary Poplar Defines China’s Borderland Identity

This report examines the symbolic and operational significance of the Tastay border outpost in Xinjiang, focusing on the 'Little White Poplar' legacy as a tool for military morale and generational succession. It highlights the transition of personnel and the enduring ideological focus of the PLA's frontier defense strategy.