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Foreign journalists experience China's new quality productive forces in Jiangsu(Global Times) 14:08, March 27, 2024
Foreign journalists attend the launch ceremony of Travelogue of China in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu Province on March 21, 2024. Photo: huanqiu.com
"This initiative plays a crucial role in promoting cultural understanding and exchange. By exposing African journalists to the cultural, historical, and economic diversity of the province of Jiangsu, it fosters intercultural dialogue and strengthens ties between our two regions," Elhassan Benyahia, a journalist from Moroccan Press Agency (MAP), told the Global Times on Thursday.
Benyahia is one of about 33 foreign journalists from 32 countries, including Eygpt, Namibia, Tunisia, South Sudan, and Benin, who recently made a journey to East China's Jiangsu Province to explore China's economic advancement and cultural richness.
The international media exchange program, "Travelogue of China," was jointly hosted by the China Public Diplomacy Association and huanqiu.com.
During the weeklong journey starting from March 19, these foreign journalists visited China's high-tech industrial parks, an ecological dredging project, Changtai Yangtze River Bridge and China Communications Construction Co (CCCC) in Wuxi, Taizhou and Changshu.
Smart industrial parks
The journalist group firstly visited the Xishan Electric Vehicle Industrial Park to understand and experience the world's top-selling two-wheeler Yadea electric vehicles. The firm's products mainly cover electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, electric mopeds and electric scooters.
Besides the headquarters in China, Yadea has a US office, a German operation center and branch in Vietnam. Yadea's business spans more than 100 countries with over 70 million users. The company holds over 1,900 national patents, with its core technology focusing on converting kinetic energy into electricity and utilizing high-end power batteries, greatly improving energy efficiency and extending battery life.
"I was impressed by the technological advancements of Yadea Technology Group and their commitment to sustainable mobility solutions. Seeing their diverse range of electric vehicles and learning about their global presence highlighted the significant impact of Chinese innovation in this field, especially when they let us try their products and witness their latest technology in terms of battery charging and security," said Benyahia after riding the electric bikes.
Foreign journalists ride tricycles at the Yadea Industrial Park in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu Province on March 20, 2024. Photo: huanqiu.com
Another journalist also expressed his admiration for Yadea electric vehicles. "I have observed that Yadi electric cars are mainly exported to Europe. I hope that our country, Benin, can also have these vehicles, which will greatly improve our lives," said Héribert-Label Elisée Adjovi from Benin.
Besides high-tech applications in the transportation field, the visit to Hodo Group also left a deep impression. Established in 1957, the company has played a role in the growth of the clothing, tire, and pharmaceutical industries and is currently ranked as the 80th strongest entity in China' s manufacturing sector. Hodo Group also collectively developed the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (SSEZ) with Cambodian enterprises.
It established the first smart factory in the domestic clothing industry, in collaboration with China Unicom. The application of 5G networks not only optimized assembly line processes and achieved comprehensive monitoring of workshop operations but also facilitated online customization of clothing for customers, enabling direct interaction between factories and consumers.
Foreign journalists visit the intelligent production lines at Hodo Group China in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu Province on March 20, 2024. Photo: huanqiu.com
During on-site visits to the intelligent production lines, journalists observed the utilization of 5G technology to operate production lines and reduce reliance on labor. Uaueza Kanguatjivi, a journalist from Namibia, told the Global Times that traditional manufacturing industries in Namibia are predominantly reliant on manual labor, and are lacking in technological advancements. She expressed her hope that 5G technology could also be implemented in Namibian production lines to enhance efficiency and increase output.
