Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture
African Ambassadors Reflect on Nujiang’s Poverty Reduction Strategies
Diplomats, government officials, and experts from 34 countries and regions shared experiences in poverty reduction…
Nujiang’s Success in Eliminating Poverty Sets a Good Example for Developing Countries to Follow
Poverty continues to be a major problem in many parts of the world. China’s poverty…
Villagers in Nujiang Embrace Economic Development Without Sacrificing Age-Old Customs
Nujiang, a mountainous region in Yunnan Province, has undergone rapid change in recent years. Once…
Nujiang Farmers Use Innovative Dryland Rice Cultivation Technology Developed by Chinese Expert Team to Grow Yields and Income
As April ushers in spring, mist clings to the deep valleys of the Nujiang Grand…
Nujiang’s Coffee Industry Expands in a Booming Domestic Market
It takes about 20 minutes to drive from Liuku Town in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, to the Nujiang Green Spice Industrial Park on a road along the Nujiang River. Located at the foot of the Gaoligong Mountains, the west bank of the Nujiang River is home to the largest specialty coffee-growing area in China. At Yunka, a local coffee processor located at the park, General Manager Zhao Qian and his team are elated after winning an exceptional quality…
Nujiang integrates culture and tourism to create new opportunities for development
Nestled deep within the Nujiang Grand Canyon, unique ethnic cultures are driving rural revitalisation in Yunnan Province’s Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture. Relying on its rich intangible cultural heritage, the region integrates agriculture, culture, and tourism to create new opportunities for once-isolated communities. Melodies of joy When approaching Baihualing Village in the prefecture’s Lushui City, visitors are greeted by a vibrant sea of mountain flowers and the distant sound of music. Surrounded by forests and accompanied by the rustling of the…
Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture
To advance rural revitalisation, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture has, in recent years, introduced the “village CEO” model as part of its efforts to integrate agriculture, culture, and tourism. This model has emerged as a key strategy for addressing the shortage of rural talent and stimulating regional development. Nujiang, like many historically impoverished regions, once faced significant development challenges. However, the region also boasts unique advantages, namely their distinct ecological and cultural resources. In the spring of 2021, aiming to effectively…