As 2025 draws to a close, a groundbreaking documentary series reveals how cross-regional collaboration transformed China's northwest frontier. Apple Scent – Partnership in Khorgos, released this month, chronicles 15 years of the Suzhou-Khorgos pairing program through intimate human stories 🎥.
The first episode introduces five change-makers:
🔥 Guli, the investment officer turning desert opportunities into gold
📸 Lai Yuning, capturing cultural evolution through his camera lens
🌱 Gugu, blending industrial expertise with local wisdom
⚡ Baikerheni, the welding student sparking vocational dreams
🏜️ Wang Yong, decoding ancient Gobi Desert heritage
From bustling land ports to vocational schools buzzing with innovation, the series shows how 'assistance' evolved into mutual growth. Viewers this week are calling it 'a masterclass in cultural bridge-building' and 'TikTok meets Ken Burns for the Silk Road generation' 📱.
