In recent years, Hainan has been strategically developing its aerospace sector, with Wenchang at the heart of this effort – focusing on launch capabilities and a growing ecosystem of support industries. This boom has transformed the city, bringing a surge in tourism. Italian influencer Francesco Mattesi witnessed firsthand the remarkable growth since arriving in 2014. CGTN reporter Chen Lanyou spent a day with him to see the new Wenchang through the eyes of a local.