As a CGTN reporter, I returned to Shenyang, my hometown, and witnessed its remarkable evolution. From cutting-edge tech hubs driving new-quality productivity to eco-friendly lakeside zones showcasing green transition, and cultural districts blending heritage with modern vitality, Shenyang embodies China’s national strategies in action. The city thrives in sci-tech innovation, ecological governance, cultural inheritance and tourism integration, turning visionary planning into tangible progress. These on-the-ground changes reflect China's big-picture development. Through micro-stories of hometown revitalization, we decode how China pursues high-quality growth, balancing innovation, sustainability and cultural confidence.

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