Chongqing - On August 28, leaders from the Belt and Road Journalists Network (BRJN) explored Liangping District and Western China (Chongqing) Science City, delving into Chongqing's ecological achievements and the development of Intelligent Connected Vehicles.

Momohjimo Adeiza, Deputy Director of News at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, said of Liangping, "What I have seen here is a preservation of nature for the development of the people and international tourists. They come here to see what we are seeing today. I believe they"ll all love how the Chinese people have successfully preserved this place." 

The foreign journalist explored Shuanggui Lake National Wetland Park. (Photo/WCICO)

He added, "The way you treat and maintain this wetland is very fantastic. In many other countries, it might just be an ordinary wetland, but here, it's a fantastic place for tourists and people around the world to appreciate."

Teguh Santosa, Chairman of the Indonesian Cyber Media Network (JMSI), said, "I'm very surprised and excited looking at this wetland in Chongqing. A wetland like this provides many environmental benefits. It clears the air, provides fish and animals habitat, and contributes to good weather. I'd encourage the authorities to maintain this place to a high standard so that visitors to China will feel at home seeing this Wetland City. It's a good development; I love it."

The group learned about the cutting-edge environment for developing and testing intelligent connected vehicles at the Demonstration Zone for Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Western China (Chongqing) Science City. Gokarn Prakash Bhatt, Editor-in-Chief of Everestdainik.com, said, "The first report should introduce how China is developing the automated vehicle system and its functionality. The next report should show the future of the transport industry with these developments." 

The Belt and Road Journalists Network (BRJN) leaders visited the Demonstration Zone for Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Western China (Chongqing) Science City. (Photo/WCICO)

He reflected on his experience, "I was amazed. It’s a new thing for us, and China made it possible. Seeing the rapid development of this company in just two years was astonishing."

Tibebu Belete Tefera, President of the Ethiopian Mass Media Professionals Association and General Manager of Ahadu Radio FM94.3 and Ahadu TV, commented on the Lifan cars produced in Chongqing: "I saw here that the car brand Lifan is produced in this city. We have Lifan Motors companies in Ethiopia. Many people there like Lifan for its speed, durability, simplicity of driving, and comfort. Seeing the innovation here was very surprising, and I am honored to be here."

(Wang Haibo and Huang Zhuoyue, as interns, also contributed to the report)