China’s Green Growth & Global Culture Boom

From K-Drama Rivals to Eco-Tourism Triumphs: China’s Multi-Faceted Rise

Reporter Lily Lyu takes us on a whirlwind tour of China’s latest innovations in Episode 27 of CGTN’s MEET CHINA, revealing how the nation is shaping global pop culture, trade, and sustainability – all while keeping villages thriving and deserts shrinking!

C-Dramas Steal the Global Spotlight

Move over, K-dramas! Chinese historical epics and modern series are gaining massive international fandoms, streaming everywhere from Jakarta to Los Angeles. This cultural soft power surge sparks new opportunities for cross-border creative collaborations.

Cherry-Picking Success: China-Chile Trade Ties

Ever bite into a juicy Chilean cherry? Thank smooth China-led logistics! As South America’s top cherry buyer, China’s importing over 90% of Chile’s harvests – fueling a $2.3 billion market that keeps supermarket shelves stocked worldwide.

Hebian Village: Where Rural Life Meets Eco-Tourism

This once-sleepy mountain community now thrives with bamboo raft tours and homestays. Locals report incomes tripling since embracing sustainable tourism – proving green development can revive traditions while boosting economies.

Desert Warriors Guard the Rails

Along the Baotou-Lanzhou railway, engineers are winning a decades-long battle against sand dunes. Using biodegradable grids and drought-resistant plants, they’ve secured this vital transport artery while reclaiming 58% of the surrounding desert.

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MEET CHINA Episode 27

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