Lighting Up the World: Liuyang Fireworks
Liuyang city in Hunan Province has dazzled the world for centuries as the self-proclaimed firework capital. Today, it accounts for 70% of firework exports from the Chinese mainland, shipping displays to over 100 countries and regions across Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia. Behind the colorful bursts are factories blending age-old craftsmanship with modern tech like drone light shows and eco-friendly formulas, keeping tradition bright amid global demand.
Fields of the Future: Ningxia's Smart Agriculture
In Dayangqi village, Lingwu City, a 330-acre rice paddy has been reborn as an unmanned farm driven by sensors, AI monitors, and robotic machinery. Drones protect crops, covering up to 800 acres in a day, while operators earn 3,000 to 4,000 yuan daily. This leap toward technology-empowered agriculture reduces manual labor, boosts yields, and sets a new standard for sustainable farming.
Bridging 17,000km: A China-Brazil Football Friendship
Football's universal language brought six students from Rongjiang County to Rio de Janeiro for a friendly match that spanned 17,000 kilometers. Xu Xiangyang and teammates chased their Brazilian dream under NGO support, showcasing skill and determination despite limited resources. In Rio's favelas, 11-year-old Maria Luiza Ruivo trains with hopes of lifting her family out of hardship. On the pitch, both sides found common ground in resilience, passion, and hope, proving sport can unite cultures and inspire change.
From sparks to drones to goals, these stories highlight how tradition, innovation, and teamwork are shaping a globally connected future.
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