China's inclusion of "tourism nation" building in its 15th Five-Year Plan for the first time marks a pivotal policy shift that luxury hospitality and retail leaders are hailing as a catalyst for long-term growth. In an exclusive interview with CGTN' Guan Xin, Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotels Group and executive vice chairman of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, outlined how her companies are positioning themselves as "global cultural connectors" to promote Chinese soft power and attract international visitors through bespoke experiences that celebrate local heritage in modern ways.