Suzhou, founded in 514 BC, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, celebrated for its classical gardens, tranquil canals, and rich cultural heritage. Often called the "Venice of the East," Suzhou has been a center of art, silk production, and trade for centuries.
By the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most prosperous cities on Earth, thriving as a hub of commerce and culture during the Ming dynasty. Today, Suzhou continues to shine as one of China's wealthiest cities, boasting a GDP per capita higher than Shanghai.
But there's more to Suzhou than just its economic success. Its UNESCO-listed classical gardens, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden, reflect a harmony between humans and nature that has inspired poets and painters for generations. Suzhou is also home to the iconic Suzhou Museum, designed by world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, and the cutting-edge Suzhou Industrial Park, a symbol of modern innovation.
From its ancient charm to its contemporary dynamism, Suzhou is a city that bridges history and modernity like no other. 🌿
The airport in Doha is just lovely!
"The Global South countries are now realizing that we do have voice and muscles."
Join me in hearing from experts at the 1st Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.
Interviewees:
Dr. José Ricardo dos Santos Luz Junior, co-chairman & CEO of LIDE China
Jason Phillip, director of gov't info service, Grenada
"Since most AI data is collected and trained by developed countries, could AI be biased against developing countries?"
"Should we worry about an AI divide between North and South?"
I talk to experts on AI and the Global South, with AI as a translator!
"God helps those who wake up early."
Dr. José Ricardo dos Santos Luz Junior shares with me a Brazilian proverb and the thoughts it provokes regarding Sino-Brazilian ties.
#DevelopmentDic
I'm so thrilled to be in "China's Wind Valley" -- Xinjiang's Dabancheng. We even fly a drone here.
Impressive arrays of wind turbines rise from the Gobi Desert, creating a stunning "white forest".
Since the establishment of China's first wind farm here in 1989, the region is now home to more than 60 wind farms, generating all its electricity from renewable sources.
Watching TV in Xinjiang, I realized I need to up my language game😂! So many channels in languages I barely understand: Uygur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Mongolian…
Wanna know about China's Xinjiang?
Now, listen carefully with me, the enchanting sounds that define Xinjiang's wonderful nature and vibrant culture: 🐫🛢🌪🐴⚙🗣🛒🧋🪕 ...
China in 1949: Poorer than poor
China in the 1980s: 🚴 × 500 million
China in the 2000s: 🏍 × 87 million
China in the 2020s: 🚗 × 345 million
And there are 45,000 km of high-speed rail 🚄 and 5,000+ flight routes 🛩.
All of this happened in grandma's lifetime!
China in 1949: Poorer than poor
China in 1980s: 🚴 × 500 million
China in 2000s: 🏍 × 87 million
China in 2020s: 🚗 × 345 million
And there are 45,000 km of high-speed rail 🚄 and 5,000+ flight routes 🛩.
All of this happened in grandma's lifetime!
Some haha moments: How to nail a debate?
➡Performance is the first principle.
➡Keep talking, even if it's total nonsense.
➡Sling mud.
Guess where this is? Not the West, but the Huawei campus in China.
