Diplomats, government officials, and experts from 34 countries and regions shared experiences in poverty reduction during the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development held on 29 March in Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. They discussed pathways to advance sustainable development and promote comprehensive rural revitalisation and modernisation. During the… Continue reading African Ambassadors Reflect on Nujiang’s Poverty Reduction Strategies
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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 eradication experience demonstrates that developing countries can end poverty through perseverance and sustained efforts, noted Irina Bokova, former director general of UNESCO. Bokova made the remarks in a speech delivered at the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global… Continue reading Nujiang’s Success in Eliminating Poverty Sets a Good Example for Developing Countries to Follow
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 one of China’s poorest areas, it is now a place where modern homes and infrastructure sit alongside centuries-old traditions. The local ethnic minorities – including the Lisu, Nu and Derung – have embraced new opportunities while holding on to their… Continue reading Villagers in Nujiang Embrace Economic Development Without Sacrificing Age-Old Customs
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 Canyon in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province. High on a mountainside in Ziji Village, Daxingdi Town, Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, at an altitude exceeding 1,300 metres, 62-year-old Lisu villager Cha Wenxing is planting rice. These demonstration plots, cultivating high-quality… Continue reading Nujiang Farmers Use Innovative Dryland Rice Cultivation Technology Developed by Chinese Expert Team to Grow Yields and Income
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… Continue reading Nujiang’s Coffee Industry Expands in a Booming Domestic Market
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… Continue reading Nujiang integrates culture and tourism to create new opportunities for development
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… Continue reading Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture