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CITY LIFE | 城事

The upsurge of innovative development

创新实践的发展之风

In Mengzi City, Honghe Prefecture, a century-old pome- the Hongshan Zhonglu Community in Fengning Subdistrict, ly people-centered.”
granate orchard hangs heavy with ripening fruit—a promise Wuhua District, Kunming. During a visit and exchange at the Yunnan Railway Mu-
of the season’s abundant harvest. Beneath the leafy branch- In this community, rainbow-colored staircases brighten seum, guests explored exhibitions including “The History of
es, a livestream is in full swing, beaming images of sweet street corners, the “Cunxin Charity Cabinet” fosters neigh- Yunnan Railways,” “Narrow‑Gauge Railway Culture,” and
green-seed pomegranates, freshly pressed juice, and locally borly care, and facilities like the Women’s Center and Em- a special display on the China–Laos Railway. Khamphanh
brewed pomegranate wine across the country through dig- ployment Support Hub offer comprehensive services. Tran Pheuyavong, Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary
ital screens. Nearby, international visitors watch with keen carefully compared community governance models in Viet- Party Central Committee and Minister of Information, Cul-
interest, observing firsthand how e-commerce brings the nam and China, showing particular interest in the commu- ture, and Tourism, showed great interest in the historical
harvest from orchard to nation in real time. nity canteen, free haircut services, and the miniature street tracks of the Yunnan–Vietnam Railway, vintage locomo-
“From cultivation and processing to sales and cultur- museum. He even tried the complimentary haircut himself. tives, and the story behind the completion and operation
al-tourism integration, the little pomegranates has truly When he saw a note on the community’s Wish Wall of the China–Laos Railway. He paused frequently to ask
blossomed into a major industry,” remarked Daryn Gail reading “I want a schoolbag,” paired with a response sticker detailed questions and spoke highly of Yunnan’s historical
Robertson, Director of the Television Programming Depart- saying “We’ll buy it,” Tran said: “This offline wish wall is heritage and technical prowess in railway construction. “The
ment of Trinidad and Tobago National Television, during meaningful—it gives voice to elderly residents and children China–Laos Railway is not only a landmark project of Belt
his first visit to China. “I look forward to sharing China’s unfamiliar with digital platforms and mobilizes diverse and Road cooperation,” he noted, “but also a vital artery
development experience with audiences back home.” groups to participate in community affairs.” He then wrote connecting our economies, cultures, and the friendship be-
In Mafang Village, Yousuo Town, Chengjiang City, nes- his own message on the wall: “I wish the Chinese people tween our peoples. Since its opening, it has injected strong
tled on the northern shore of Fuxian Lake, traditional hous- happiness.” Each stroke carried his heartfelt blessing for momentum into Laos' socio-economic development and
es are cradled among lotus ponds, lush trees, and blooming this warm, vibrant neighborhood full of everyday charm. stands as an exemplary model of mutually beneficial inter-
flowers, composing a picture of serene countryside beauty. In Supaporn, Director‑General of Thai Public Broadcasting national railway collaboration.”
recent years, the village has advanced ecological conservation Service, was deeply impressed: “This visit has provided me Soy Sopheap, Co-Chair of the Cambodia-China Journal-
efforts, enriched local life through cultural activities, and fos- with a clear view of the concrete and effective measures ists Association and Chief Executive Officer of Tamarind
tered boutique homestays, drawing an increasing number of Yunnan is taking to build comfortable, livable cities.” He News Group of Cambodia, has visited China many times.
visitors seeking leisurely stays and wellness retreats. observed that Hongshan Zhonglu Community has steered His journey from Vientiane, Laos, to Kunming aboard the
Erastus Mwencha, former Deputy Chairperson of the away from large-scale demolition and reconstruction, and China–Laos Railway gave him a tangible sense of the Belt
African Union Commission, strolled through ancient alley- instead embraced “micro-renovations” and “artistic revital- and Road Initiative’s real-world impact.
ways and, after hearing about the village’s revitalization ization” to achieve organic renewal, preserving historical “I'm delighted to see our peoples traveling back and
journey, remarked: “It’s been over two decades since my continuity and cultural roots while infusing new vitality. forth, witnessing each other’s progress firsthand,” said Soy So-
first visit to China, and every time I return, the country feels What struck him most was the high level of residents’ in- pheap. “In the past, many in Cambodia did not fully grasp the
even more youthful.” volvement in community governance: “Residents are not meaning of Belt and Road cooperation. But now, as joint pro-
“If you’re far from home, you’ll surely miss the flavors merely recipients of services; they are active co-creators of jects advance, cultural exchanges deepen, and people-to-people
of your neighborhood,” said Tran Trong Dung, Vice Chair- community life. This bottom-up cohesion ensures that even bonds grow stronger, the tangible benefits of this initiative are
man of the Vietnam Journalists Association, after touring within a well-organized system, the community remains tru- truly reaching ordinary citizens in both countries.”