In recent years, Xinping County has introduced perennial rice to be planted in suitable areas. Farmers can harvest rice for two to three years with only one planting and without complicated production processes. This means that soil erosion and labor input can be reduced while ensuring food production. Recently, a field observation meeting on perennial rice was held at Manxiuxinzhai Village, Gasa of Xinping County, Yunnan Province. A number of experts and technicians from a range of locations learned in detail about the cultivation and management techniques of perennial rice. They discussed issues such as irrigation, fertilization, and field management with the farmers in comparison to the cultivation of common rice. The differences in cultivation and management between perennial rice and common rice were emphasized. Zhang Shilai, Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Yunnan University said that perennial rice has greatly liberated the productive forces and is a new way to simplify rice production. In simple terms, like chives or sugar cane, perennial rice could be harvested each year after planting. The perennial rice is mainly re-grown through shoots on the ground, just like the seedlings grown from seeds, so its growth period and yield are no different from the newly planted seedlings. There are abundant solar and thermal resources at Mosha, Gasa, Shuitang and other places in Xinping County, all of which provide ideal natural conditions for rice. Source: Yuxi Online

It is learned from Yuxi Education and Sports Bureau that Yuxi became one of the 20 selected cities as the 2th batch of national football venues construction in China. Yuxi will build 14 standard football venues and build football training bases with plateau characteristics. At the same time, Yuxi will build 92 social football venues during the 13th Five-year Plan period by 2020. It is expected that the construction task will be completed before the end of September 2020. Source: Yuxi News

On May 24, 2020, after more than 4 years of hard work, the Ganzhuang Tunnel, a level-1 high-risk tunnel along the Yuxi to Mohan Line on the China-Laos Railway, was successfully completed. So far, all tunnels to the north of Yuanjiang have been completed, laying a solid foundation for the whole railway. The Yuxi to Mohan Line on the China-Laos Railway starts at Yuxi City, passing through Pu’er and Xishuangbanna and ends at Mohan Port. The railway is 508 kilometers long, with a planned speed of 160 kilometers per hour and is an important part of the Middle Line of the Pan-Asia Railway. Source: Yuxi Online

On May 18, 2020, Zhang Dehua, Mayor of Yuxi Municipal People's Government, led a team to visit the Operation Center of Digital Yuxi to inspect the project construction of the Digital Economy and Smart City. He stressed that leading cadres at all levels should pay more attention to the digital economy, take measures to promote “Digital Yuxi” in the forefront of Yunnan Province. On the same day, Zhang Dehua and his team also went to the center to learn more about digital economy and the construction progress of smart city. They listened to the report of relevant municipal organizations and some enterprises on promoting digital economy in Yuxi. Zhang Dehua pointed out that Yunnan Provincial People's Government paid more attention to the construction of “Digital Yunnan” , implemented “Cloud Plan”, designed new infrastructure, developed data factor market, built industry internet and sped up “Digital Yunnan”. It is a challenge for Yuxi, as well as an opportunity. If Yuxi wants to be in the forefront of the whole province, it is necessary to further develop the digital economy. Source：www.yuxinet.cn

Recently, China Mobile Yunnan Company Yuxi Branch and Hongta District People’s Government held the Opening Ceremony of Hongta District 5G Base & Contract Signing Ceremony of 5G + Digital Town Construction for Strategic Cooperation in Dayingjie Subdistrict, Hongta District, Yuxi Municipality, Yunnan Province. In accordance with the principles of “complementary, mutual benefit, practical results and common development” , the two sides will strengthen the investment in new infrastructure, and promote the construction of the “Digital Town” in Dayingjie subdistrict, Hongta District. China Mobile Yunnan Company Yuxi Branch will take Hongta District as “ the Main Battlefield” in the construction of 5G base and “Gigabit Broadband”, and create an all-round, three-dimensional “Double Gigabit” network. As of May 15, the company has opened two 5G bases in Dayingjie Subdistrict, which would provide a strong network for “Happy Town” and “Nie’er Music Town”. The two sides will hand in hand to build 5G + Digital Town, speed up 5G new infrastructure, strengthen network quality and service level, and promote the online new models & new consumption. Source：Yuxi News

According to the General Office, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, 30 incentives in fund, project, land, reform will be given to 213 places for their great achievements in preventing major risks, alleviating poverty, protecting environment, rejuvenating rural, optimizing business environment, expanding domestic demands, promoting innovation-driven development, improving people’s livelihood and etc. Chengjiang City will get award of RMB 20 Million Yuan for its great achievements in improving rural environment. The fund will be used in a “toilet revolution” and cleaning up the rural environment. Source: Yuxi News

News from Yuxi Culture and Tourism Bureau, Labour’s Day Holiday brought Yuxi 941500 person-times of tourists, with a total tourism income of RMB 635 million yuan.

According to Yuxi Commerce Bureau, in the first quarter of 2020, imports and exports are expected to reach $553 million, increased by 15% year-on-year. Face with the hardship of COVID-19 epidemic, foreign trade in Yuxi bucked the trend and made great achievement. Data show that in the first quarter of 2020, 90% of fruit export in Yunnan Province is from Yuxi, so are 30% of vegetable export and 30% of tea exports. Agricultural export, which accounts for more than 90% of the total exports of Yuxi, are expected to grow by more than 12% year on year, becoming the main drive of foreign trade growth of Yuxi. The export of motherboard for mobile phones and smart wearable products exceeded $10 million, with a year-on-year growth of more than 300%, becoming a new bright spot in the trade growth of Yuxi. In addition, import volume of Yuxi also maintained a rapid growth, which increased by 216.7% from January to February. Source:Yuxi News

News from the Yuxi Federation of Literary and Art Circles says that since 2019 the writers and artists have gone deep into life and created a number of excellent literary and artistic works. After the outbreak of COVID-19, writers and artists united in creating themed works, and actively participated in the epidemic prevention and control, contributing their strength to win the battle against the epidemic. Statistics shows that the writers and artists produced more than 220 literature works, 20 music works, 180 calligraphy works, 80 paintings, more than 300 photos, 1 dance, 10 vocal works and 5 short videos, providing a strong spiritual drive to win the battle against the epidemic. Source: Yuxi Daily

Yuxi Qinghua Street is located at No.95 Hongta Avenue, Hongta District, Yuxi Municipality. Yet it doesn’t really look like a “street”, at least not the traditional impression of street, but more like a complex integrating historical culture, folk crafts, modern creativity and other elements. Walking into the street, tourists will be attracted by long lanes of food stalls serving local snacks, such as rice-noodles, chicken wings and sweets. Either spicy or sweet, they will occupy most people’s tongue. Qinghua means blue and white porcelain in Chinese, which is an essential part of the street. Not far from the gathering place of food stalls, are booths full of potters. They display their homemade pottery to attract visitors, which are exquisite in workmanship and of various shapes, some antique and elegant, some novel and unique. Traveling in Qinghua Street, not only can you enjoy the delicious food, and also explore the long history of pottery making and rich cultural imprint here. Source:www.yuxinet.cn