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.

In the Yunxi Pottery Studio located in Wayao Community, Fenghuang Sub-district, Hongta District, tile cats of various shapes can be found in every corner: the anthropomorphic "Tile Cat Lord" stands tall and proud; the cute "tilted-head" tile cat is endearing; the tile cat tea sets decorated with blue and white patterns are elegant and gentle... These intangible cultural heritage (ICH) cultural and creative products, which break free from the constraints of traditional architectural concepts, are the works of post-90s ceramist Wang Ziqiang and his wife Li Ping. Over the past decade, this young inheriting couple has transformed the once roof-dwelling "house-protecting mythical beast" into a cultural trend product that enters thousands of households, writing an entrepreneurial story of living inheritance of ICH with perseverance and innovation.

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.

Recently, at the Yuanjiang China-Laos Railway Cross-Border Logistics Industrial Park, staff from the Yuanjiang Workstation of Yuxi Customs were carefully inspecting exported fruits. It is reported that the first phase of the industrial park has completed the construction of infrastructure such as a customs inspection area, a comprehensive building, an intelligent system, and supporting roads within the park. In June 2024, the first customs workstation operating on a regular basis ｉｎ　Ｙｕｎｎａｎ　Ｐｒｏｖｉｎｃｅwas inaugurated here, undertaking the local customs inspection business for exported agricultural products such as fruits and vegetables to Thailand. As of June 30, 2025, it has completed a total of 4,488 vehicle-loads of centralized inspection for fruits exported to Thailand, totaling 94,700 tons with a value of 730 million yuan; it has also fostered dozens of relevant enterprises, and registered 38 outbound fruit orchards covering an area of 61,000 mu.

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.

On October 17, at the Citrus Industry Development After-Service Center in Huaxi Town, Huaying County, workers were busy sorting and selecting citrus fruits. In recent years, the citrus industry in Huaning County has accelerated its development pace and made significant efforts to expand its presence in foreign markets. From January to September this year, the county's total sales volume of citrus fruits reached 506,300 tons, with a cumulative total of 81,000 tons exported, resulting in export transaction values of 545 million yuan, representing year-over-year growth of 22.7% and 32.9%, respectively.

On October 16, during the 18th China-South Asia Business Forum and the Yuxi City 2025 Trade and Investment Promotion Conference, the municipal government organized the 2025 Yunnan (Yuxi) Fruit and Vegetable Industry Supply and Demand Matching Conference and special promotional sessions for the industries of equipment manufacturing, building materials, and food processing. Over a dozen enterprises signed trade cooperation agreements during the event.