Across the Chinese mainland, tradition meets cutting-edge technology in four vibrant scenes featured in Episode 46 of Meet China. From digital livestream stages to biotech pastures, young innovators and farmers are redefining work and community.
Livestreams to Livelihoods
On digital platforms worth billions, livestream hosts are carving out new careers. A foreign correspondent tours a bustling Shanghainese studio to reveal how these next-gen influencers leverage real-time engagement to connect global audiences and secure flexible, high-quality jobs that transcend borders.
Defying Gravity with Interactive Holography
Physicist Han Dongcheng leads a team at the University of Science and Technology of China to turn sci-fi dreams into reality. Their mass-producible aerial displays deliver touchless, interactive holograms that could transform everything from virtual conferences to immersive art installations worldwide.
High-Tech Shepherding in Chongming District
On Shanghai's Chongming District, centuries-old sheep farming gets a modern upgrade. Facial recognition systems identify individual sheep, while AI-driven analytics improve breeding for goats. This fusion of agriculture and biotech elevates productivity and sets a new standard for smart rural development.
Beauty Economy in Deqing County
In Zhejiang's Deqing County, cultural heritage fuels economic renewal. Hanfu workshops teach traditional crafts, and refurbished homestays turn once-empty villages into immersive retreats. This 'beauty economy' model blends natural landscapes, history and entrepreneurship to create sustainable rural prosperity.
Together, these stories highlight how the Chinese mainland's digital economy and innovation ecosystems are reshaping careers, agriculture and community life – offering fresh insights for young global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers everywhere.
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