Episode 31 of "Meet China" highlights China's efforts in ecological restoration, rural development, cultural innovation, and the preservation of traditional crafts. It showcases the diverse pathways to modernization and sustainable development.

From barren to blooming: Changting's ecological revival

Changting County in Longyan City, Fujian Province, once experienced some of the most severe soil erosion in China. However, through decades of meticulous ecological restoration, the once barren land has been transformed into a lush "fruitful garden." The reporter delves deep into Changting's ecological metamorphosis and uncovers how this remarkable transformation has been achieved in just a few decades.

How family farms drive rural employment

The reporter visits the Shuangyan Family Farm in Jintang County, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, to reveal the employment secrets behind the morel mushroom industry through immersive filming and journalist participation. Documenting the entire process from cultivation to harvest and sales, the reporter discovers how rural development has been driven by the farms.

How independent cafés rise through innovation

Independent coffee shops are booming nationwide, attracting young customers with innovative elements. Chengdu, one of the cities with the most coffee shops in China, is a hub of innovation for café owners. The reporter discovers a unique "Sichuan-style coffee" and explores how Chengdu's independent coffee shops are rising through relentless innovation.

Traditional embroidery boosts ethnic minority income

The horsetail embroidery of the Shui people in southwest China's Guizhou Province is an acclaimed traditional art form and is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage due to its sophisticated process. The reporter visits Sandu Shui Autonomous County and discovers how these embroidered pieces, carrying the essence of Chinese traditional culture, will continue to shine with new brilliance on the journey of modernization.