Forget luxury resorts – Zhaoshu Island in the Xishas is rewriting the script for coastal living! CGTN reporter Han Bin recently returned to this remote South China Sea gem for his third visit in ten years, discovering a stunning transformation that’s turning heads globally.
What was once a quiet fishing outpost now buzzes with colorful stilt houses and solar panels glinting in the tropical sun. Local fisherfolk proudly dub their home a \"new sea-view village,\" blending traditional livelihoods with modern comforts. \"Every home now has electricity and fresh water – it’s like we’re living in a postcard,\" one resident told Han during his documentary shoot.
The island’s evolution mirrors China’s coastal development strategy, balancing ecological protection with community upgrades. Visitors might spot new marine research stations alongside repaired coral reefs – proving sustainability and progress can ride the same wave 🌊.
