Beyond the Seedling Train 🚂🌾
For over 25 years, the "Rice Seedlings Transplanting Express" has done more than simply ferry over 1.9 million farmers—it has been a moving classroom and a cultural hub. During a unique 20-day journey, participants enjoy hands-on farming lectures, job-matching services, and engaging cultural performances that boost modern agriculture and empower communities.
Urban Pulse in Qiannan 🌆
In Qiannan, located in Southwest China's Guizhou Province, urbanization is blending tradition and innovation. By promoting green tourism town clusters and exploring fields like astronomy, the region preserves the rich heritage of minority groups such as the Buyei and Miao while uplifting residents' quality of life.
Linking Local to Global with Smart Trade 🚢
Innovative cold-chain technology and an efficient logistics system in Chongqing are turning local produce into international success stories. This emerging trade corridor connects local ingredients with global markets, showcasing how smart technology can unlock new economic opportunities.
Cultural Beats: The Revival of Yueju Opera 🎭
Yueju opera, a UNESCO-listed intangible heritage, is experiencing a vibrant revival. Spearheaded by talents like Peng Qinghua at the Shenzhen Yueju Theatre, creative adaptations of this traditional art form are attracting younger audiences and strengthening cultural identity among global Chinese communities.
This episode of MEET CHINA illustrates how transportation, urban renewal, global trade, and cultural innovation blend to shape a dynamic future where tradition meets modernity. Stay inspired as these transformative stories continue to connect communities and drive progress!
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