Meet Olivier Mendoo from Cameroon and Tungamirai Eric Mupona from Zimbabwe—two Ph.D. students at Peking University diving into China’s rural revitalization playbook. Their mission? To uncover sustainable development strategies that could reshape Africa’s countryside. 🚀
From Quarries to Culture: Xiandu’s Eco-Makeover
In Zhejiang Province’s Xiandu area, abandoned stone caves—once symbols of industrial extraction—now host art exhibitions and echoing concerts. Local leaders transformed these spaces using China’s 'lucid waters and lush mountains' philosophy, proving eco-tourism can fuel economic growth. 🏞️💡
A Concert Bridging Continents
Olivier and Tungamirai didn’t just observe—they collaborated! Their China-Africa cave concert blended traditional African drums with Chinese folk melodies, creating a viral moment of cross-cultural harmony. 🥁🎶 'This isn’t just about music,' said Olivier. 'It’s about sharing blueprints for turning challenges into opportunities.'
Could abandoned mines in Zimbabwe or Cameroon become cultural hubs? These scholars think so—and they’re taking notes. 📝🌍
