What do Beijing’s streets, startups, and students say about China’s economic pulse? 🌆 CGTN’s dynamic duo Emma Ho and Séan Doherty hit the ground running in their series XINQI Discovers China, uncovering how locals view the country’s economic journey over the past half-decade. Spoiler: It’s not just about GDP charts! 📉➡️🚀
From buzzing tech hubs to cozy neighborhood markets, Emma and Séan gathered candid takes on everything from green energy shifts to the rise of AI-driven entrepreneurship. 💡 One Beijing resident joked, ‘Five years ago, my e-bike was a luxury. Now, it’s my office-on-wheels!’ 🛵💼
Key Takeaways:
💻 Tech Boom: How digital innovation became the backbone of daily life
🌱 Sustainability Surge: From solar panels to ‘zero-waste’ cafes
🎯 Youth Ambition: Gen-Z’s role in reshaping traditional industries
Séan summed it up: ‘China’s economy isn’t just growing—it’s evolving. And the people steering that change? They’re as diverse as the solutions they’re creating.’ 🌏✨
