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Xinhua Headlines: How upgrading China-South Asia economic and trade cooperation bolsters regional development

 

 

COLOMBO/KUNMING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- At the 9th China-South Asia Expo held in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sri Lankan businessman U.A. Ajith showcased more than just his products.

Shifting his focus from individual coconut shell crafts to developing a comprehensive coconut industry chain, Ajith's business transformation exemplifies the broader evolution of the expo, from a platform of display to one that fosters deep industrial integration, green innovation and regional coordination.

The expo has fostered economic and trade cooperation between China and South Asian countries, providing steady momentum for regional growth and injecting greater certainty to the global economy.

Currently, the 10,000-mu ecological tea garden at Yuncha Manor in Eshan County has entered the prime season for spring tea picking. Tea farmers are racing against time to harvest fresh tea leaves. Tea pickers dressed in Yi ethnic costumes form a picturesque scene on the tea hills, attracting many tourists to experience tea picking. In addition to integrating ethnic culture into tea gardens to promote the integrated development of agriculture, culture and tourism, Yuncha Manor has also introduced advanced domestic intelligent digital-controlled production lines. It has cooperated with universities to build an Internet of Things platform, advancing the standardization and digitalization of tea production. Empowered by technology, the tea industry has improved quality and efficiency, helping local people increase their incomes and achieve prosperity.

On March 17, during the critical period of spring plowing and preparation, aerial photos taken by reporters over the fields in Tonghai County, Yuxi City, presented a vibrant spring farming scene. The fields were a hive of activity, as farmers were racing against the farming season to carry out spring cultivation. Viewed from above, the contiguous vegetable bases were lush and green, with all kinds of vegetables growing vigorously. The fields in different colors were interwoven, just like a carefully blended palette by nature.

To upgrade the construction of open economy and build a bridge for foreign trade cooperation, Yuxi foreign affairs office invited Thai Entrepreneurs’ from Pathum Thani Province to visit Yuxi from January 26th to 30th.

On November 29th, the main stadium of Yuxi Plateau Sports Center in Yunnan was filled with an extraordinarily vibrant atmosphere, where drumbeats mingled with cheers and battle flags fluttered. While the excitement of the 2025 Chinese Super League (CSL) was still lingering, the flames of the Yunnan Super League were ignited here. In the opening match that night, Yuxi Team claimed an overwhelming 4-0 victory over Nujiang Team, securing a brilliant start to the season and treating the 23,868 on-site spectators to a thrilling and satisfying football feast.

The strawberry harvest season is coming, and the 1,700-mu standardized strawberry base in Zhongying Village, Jiuxi Town, Jiangchuan District is embracing its "sweet moment". From scientific planting in the fields to integrated production and marketing with efficient distribution, the strawberries here not only boast outstanding quality but also are sold to all parts of the country through multiple channels, becoming the "fortune-making fruit" for the local people.

In the early morning of November 12th, just as dawn broke, the surrounding areas of Yuxi's central urban district were enveloped in a thin layer of mist and clouds. Captured by a drone, the mist and clouds looked like loosened cotton wool, gently wrapping half of the city's buildings. The interplay between the morning hustle (of the city) and the mist and clouds formed a stunning picture, adding a unique morning makeup to Yuxi in early winter, which was incredibly beautiful.

During the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Yuxi Waterfall Ecological Park became a popular destination for citizens and tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery. On the afternoon of October 4th, the reporter saw waterfalls cascading and green trees providing shade in the park, with a steady stream of visitors maintaining order. Tourists walked along the viewing trails in an orderly manner, some stopping to appreciate the water scenery, some strolling in groups, and others taking photos in an orderly way. The harmonious picture of man and nature, man and landscape, became the most attractive scenery of the park.

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