Oasification in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of China: New Changes and Re-Examination

The “counter-trend” of oasification in China’s arid and semi-arid regions has attracted widespread attention against the backdrop rising global desertification risk, which endangers ecological safety food security. This paper selects pertinent literature from CNKI WoS core collection databases then uses bibliometric methods to comb current status, key contents, cutting-edge trends research. following conclusions are drawn: (1) Compared research, research on not been sufficient understanding raised same level importance as desertification; (2) From perspective literature, hotspots have gone through four stages: “spatial temporal evolution, effects, driving mechanisms sustainable development paths”; (3) Current is mainly focused evolution landscape dynamics, development, conservation. Research outlooks follows: system theory, we construct a theoretical framework “man nature” harmonious community, systematically study alternating process “desert–oasis” regions, its effects; synergistic factors, mechanism preferred path should be some contents future research; Oasification management opposite management, governance system, content necessary.