A journey of exchanges across mountains and seas
From April 22nd to 23rd, members participating in the Seminar for Young Leaders of Journalist Organizations from BRI Partner Countries visited Jiangxi, east China. They visited intelligent factories, cultural heritage sites, and the media group, experiencing the vibrant momentum of high-quality development and connecting with the deep historical roots of the region's rich culture.
The first stop was the Fushan Plant of Jiangling Motors Corporation Ltd. This green, energy-efficient, and intelligent benchmark factory showcased a fully automated operation model, making the entire automobile manufacturing process easily visible. Yasmin from Bahrain was astonished by what she saw. Although Jiangling cars are available in her country, and she had visited enterprises involved in cooperative projects with Jiangling, when she witnessed the high-tech production workshop and manufacturing process firsthand, she exclaimed, "I want to buy one!" Other members also showed great curiosity about Intelligent Manufacturing in China, actively asking questions about automobile exports and production efficiency.
The charm of Intelligent Manufacturing in China was vividly showcased at the Fushan Plant of Jiangling Motors Corporation Ltd. Meanwhile, at the Nanchang Relic Museum for Haihun Principality of Han Dynasty, seminar members experienced the richness of Chinese culture firsthand. Gold coins, jade artifacts, and lacquerware exhibited remarkable craftsmanship, leaving Sherif, a journalist from Egypt's Al-Ahram newspaper, in awe. He remarked, "It's amazing!" and noted that this trip to Jiangxi was a truly rare cultural journey.
The Jiangzhong Medicine Valley, recognized as "China's Most Beautiful Factory," also made a lasting impression on the attendees. Surrounded by lush greenery and a crystal-clear lake, the production workshop showcased an intelligently managed production system that seamlessly combined traditional Chinese medicine manufacturing techniques with modern technology. Cleopatra, a journalist from Bahamas Broadcasting Corporation mentioned that she would use traditional medicines at home, and this place gave her a feeling of being home.
The final stop was the Jiangxi Daily Media Group. They learned about the development of Jiangxi Daily when exploring the historical museum and observed how Jiangxi Converged Media Brain Platform leverages technology to enhance the work of local integrated media centers. This provided them with direct insight into the innovative evolution of China's mainstream media. The subsequent interactive session was marked by a lively and enthusiastic atmosphere, and participants actively engaged in discussions about media transformation, development, and innovation in integration. This exchange sparked many ideas as everyone collaboratively envisioned the future of media development.
Throughout this trip to Jiangxi, the seminar members experienced the development of the region in areas such as industrial manufacturing, history and culture, the traditional Chinese medicine industry, and media integration. It also established a new bridge for exchanges and cooperation between Jiangxi and the countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
