BAOSHAN, July 31 — “What is the name of the world-class specialty coffee produced in Baoshan, Yunnan?” The answer came almost without hesitation—“Baoshan Arabica coffee.” On July 31, 19 journalists from Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Bangladesh—participants of “The World in One Frame · A Wonderful Encounter with Baoshan—2026 Baoshan Tour for Overseas Media Journalists”—reminisced about their five-day journey at a lively sharing session, their voices filled with praise and admiration.
As they prepared to return home, the sharing session—guided by the Publicity Department of the CPC Baoshan Municipal Committee and hosted by the Baoshan International Communication Center—was held in Tengchong, Baoshan in Yunnan Province
(Photo: The sharing session of “The World in One Frame · A Wonderful Encounter with Baoshan—2026 Baoshan Tour for Overseas Media Journalists” is held in Tengchong, Baoshan in Yunnan Province, on July 31. Photo by Liu Ranyang/China News Service)
“As a descendant of overseas Chinese with roots in Tengchong, visiting Heshun Ancient Town stirred deep emotions in me,” said May Thet Tun, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Myanmar Golden Phoenix. She noted that the Heshun Library has preserved a vast collection of books and historical materials donated by overseas Chinese over the years. The imprints of their forebears, who crossed the oceans while never forgetting their homeland, have been carefully safeguarded by generations.
At the same time, she was deeply impressed by the diverse development of coffee products and the living preservation of the Yongzi go stone craftsmanship. “Baoshan has not only preserved its history but also revitalized its traditions with new vitality.”
Chanthamaitry Thepsimeuang, a journalist from Pasaxon (Laos), tasted two flavors along the way: a cup of Baoshan Arabica coffee with balanced acidity and bitterness, and the ingenious processing of dendrobium by the people of Longling. “In my impression, dendrobium was originally just an ornamental plant. Now, it can be made into tea, medicine, and liquor, and even sold as fresh flowers,” he said.
Phung Thi Thuong, a Vietnamese social media influencer, was particularly impressed by the Cliffside Coffee shop in Longjiang Township, Longling County—a shop opened by two returning young entrepreneurs.
“With utter sincerity and tangible support, young people can be encouraged to stay and build careers in their hometowns,” she said. “Their story showed me that development opportunities in China are not confined to big cities.”
“If you seek knowledge, no journey is too far—not even one to China,” said Md Abdur Rahman Badal, Senior Journalist of RTV Bangladesh, quoting a saying from his home country to sum up his takeaways from the trip. He shared that the tour opened a window for him to see how local specialty industries extend their value, how policies support rural development, and how century-old ancient towns strike a balance between preservation and progress.
Zhao Jianwen, an official from the Publicity Department of the CPC Baoshan Municipal Committee, expressed his appreciation that journalists from the four countries had come together across mountains and seas to document the region’s development with a professional lens and capture its beauty with sincerity. He noted that the journalists had presented a comprehensive, multi-dimensional picture of Baoshan’s vibrant practices in ecological civilization, rural revitalization, industrial development, and opening-up—an endeavor that was rich in content, fruitful in outcomes, and profound in significance. He expressed the hope that this event would serve as a bridge for continued media exchanges and mutual understanding, allowing more people overseas to see a genuine and vibrant Baoshan.
(Photo: At the sharing session of “The World in One Frame · A Wonderful Encounter with Baoshan—2026 Baoshan Tour for Overseas Media Journalists,” participating journalists exchange good wishes on July 31. Photo by Liu Ranyang/China News Service)
From July 27 to 31, the journalists visited Longyang District, Longling County, and Tengchong City in Baoshan. They saw how a single coffee bean is transformed into drip bags, freeze-dried powder, and instant coffee products; explored how a single dendrobium plant yields tea, medicine, and liquor; learned the stories of young returnees who, driven by their aspirations and supported by favorable policies, started businesses in their hometowns; observed how natural mineral ores are smelted and dripped into smooth, lustrous Yongzi go stones; and discovered how a century-old overseas Chinese ancient town preserves its cultural heritage through sound management and revitalizes itself through cultural tourism.
Located in China’s southwestern frontier, Baoshan was once a key node on the ancient Southern Silk Road and shares borders with Myanmar. Its three-dimensional climate nurtures abundant specialty products such as Arabica coffee and dendrobium. In recent years, the city has promoted the upgrading of specialty industries, integrated agriculture with cultural tourism, and deepened Lancang-Mekong cooperation, while continuously enhancing media exchanges and people-to-people ties with neighboring countries.
After the sharing session, the journalists wrote their good wishes on cards and exchanged them with one another. Though the words varied, all carried the same sentiment—friendship—and the same hope—for a reunion.