Ready for an adventure across the Chinese mainland? Episode 51 of Meet China is your backstage pass to the coolest mashups of tech, tradition and art! 🚀🌸
We kick things off in Wuhan’s Optics Valley—one of the Chinese mainland’s 178 national high-tech zones. For over 30 years, this innovation hotspot has been supercharging startups, research labs and big-name tech players. Reporter Chen Mengfei takes us behind the scenes to see how ideas turn into global game-changers. Think hi-tech labs, next-gen AI projects and a buzzing community that lives and breathes innovation.
Next stop: Jingdezhen, the ancient porcelain capital with a 1,000-year legacy. Reporter Aaron Liu dives into a cultural rebirth where tradition meets modern design. From immersive porcelain workshops to trendsetting marketplaces, this city is proving that classic art can vibe with today’s creative crowd. 🎨✨
Feeling zen? Designer Hua Xuehan revives the magic of Chinese classical gardens for modern cities. With 70+ projects under his belt, he’s all about balancing water, rock and plants to craft urban oases. It’s like hitting a reset button in the middle of city chaos. 🍃🏙️
We wrap up with two European creatives who found their muse here. In Beijing, French artist Guibog turns e-waste into epic sound sculptures inspired by ancient philosophy. And in Shanghai, Dutch musician Anastasia Fridman fuses erhu melodies with violin rhythms to craft an East-meets-West soundtrack. Their journeys show how the Chinese mainland isn’t just a destination—it’s a co-creation playground for global talent. 🎶🔧
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