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Joie de Vivre in Hong Kong: Taste France Pavilion Celebrates French Culinary Icons and Cultural Delights at Wine & Dine Festival 2025


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – Following its resounding success last year, the Taste France Pavilion (“the Pavilion”) returns triumphantly to the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2025, featuring an expanded showcase of French gastronomy, artisanal excellence, and cultural flair. Held at the iconic Central Harbourfront, this year’s festival welcomed a record-breaking 163,000 local residents and international visitors over four days—a testament to the city’s growing stature as a global culinary destination.

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Curated to reflect the diversity and elegance of French culinary heritage, the Taste France Pavilion invites guests to embark on a sensorial voyage through the regions of France. From Champagne and crêpes to Raclette and saké, the Pavilion seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, offering a taste of France’s timeless charm and contemporary creativity. We are also thrilled to share the outstanding results of our latest social media initiative, spotlighting four vibrant collaborations with Hong Kong-based influencers on the scene. These KOLs brought the “Taste France” Pavilion to life, capturing the essence of French gastronomy through immersive storytelling and engaging visuals. The campaign successfully extended the reach of the “Taste France” brand, driving foot traffic to the Pavilion and amplifying awareness of the festival’s offerings.

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Begin with La Crêperie (B101), where the comforting aroma of Brittany-style galettes and sweet crêpes mingles with the creamy indulgence of Movenpick ice cream—a nostalgic nod to regional France. At VINHK (B102), guests are invited to explore the legendary vineyards of Burgundy and Bordeaux through a thoughtfully curated wine experience. Evian (B103) brings a refreshing pause with its sparkling natural mineral water, celebrated for its fine bubbles and low-sodium purity. Meanwhile, Wine To Love (B104) introduces the unexpected elegance of French saké, offering Dry, Semi-Dry, and Semi-Sweet varieties alongside Thursday (October 23)’s “Double Up” promotion, $50 e-coupons, and a lucky draw for a bottle of Burgundy.

The celebration continues with I LOVE BUBBLES (B201), where Champagne tastings pay tribute to craftsmanship and the soul of French effervescence. Monsieur CHATTÉ (B202), Hong Kong’s beloved Raclette masters, return with a decadent spread of authentic French cheeses, charcuterie, and terrines—anchored by their legendary Raclette tasting. Brets adds a playful crunch with chips made from 100% French potatoes and refined sunflower oil, while Kronenbourg 1664 invites guests to raise a glass to over 350 years of brewing heritage with France’s No. 1 beer brand, served with signature elegance and flair.

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Throughout the four-day celebration, the Taste France Pavilion offered more than just exquisite flavors—it delivered moments of joy, discovery, and cultural immersion. The whimsical Eiffel Tower Man performance, which charmed audiences daily, made the Pavilion a vibrant hub of interaction. Hourly workshops and tastings—from Burgundy wines to alcohol-free pairings, cheese to caviar—drew enthusiastic crowds eager to deepen their appreciation of French craftsmanship.

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Whether savoring a crêpe, raising a glass of Champagne, or capturing a selfie with the Eiffel Tower Man, guests left the Taste France Pavilion with full hearts and inspired palates. As the curtain falls on Wine & Dine Festival 2025, Taste France celebrates another successful chapter in its mission to share the elegance, diversity, and joie de vivre of French gastronomy with the world.

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  • La Crêperie (B101): Step into Brittany with traditional galettes and sweet crêpes, paired with Movenpick ice cream—a nostalgic taste of regional France.
  • VINHK (B102): Explore Burgundy and Bordeaux with VINHK’s curated wine journey—your gateway to France’s most iconic terroirs.
  • Evian (B103): Refresh with sparkling natural mineral water—fine bubbles, low sodium, and timeless purity.
  • Wine To Love (B104): Discover the new wave of French Saké—Dry, Semi-Dry & Semi-Sweet. Enjoy Thursday’s ‘Double Up’ promo, $50 e-coupons, and a lucky draw for a bottle of Burgundy.
  • I LOVE BUBBLES (B201): Celebrate the soul of Champagne with tastings that honor craftsmanship and terroir.
  • Monsieur CHATTÉ (B202): Hong Kong’s Raclette masters return with authentic French cheeses, charcuterie, and terrines—don’t miss their legendary Raclette tasting.
  • Brets: Taste the French “chipsier” tradition—chips made with 100% French potatoes and refined sunflower oil.
  • Kronenbourg 1664: No. 1 French beer brand in the world, with a rich heritage spanning over 350 years. Their brew is crafted to embody good taste with a twist, ensuring impeccable taste in every sip.

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About Taste France

Taste France is a dynamic initiative introduced by the French Ministry of Agriculture in 2020,

aimed at sharing the essence of French culture through its remarkable culinary heritage. This program encourages people worldwide to indulge in the rich tastes of French cuisine and beverages, highlighting the country’s unmatched expertise in agriculture, food production, and gastronomy, as well as its dedication to health, safety, and environmental excellence. At the heart of Taste France lies a strong commitment to diversity, authenticity, and sustainability in every mouthful.

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SIM Global Education Strengthens Role in Singapore’s Growing Transnational Education Landscape


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – As Singapore cements its position as a leading hub for transnational education (TNE), SIM Global Education (SIM GE) continues to expand its globally recognised academic offerings through established partnerships with the University of London (UK), RMIT University (Australia), and the University at Buffalo (USA).

A Shifting Higher Education Landscape

Over the past decade, Singapore’s higher education system has evolved rapidly, with locally delivered foreign degrees gaining strong acceptance. According to the 2024 Graduate Employment Survey by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), 74.8% of graduates from Private Education Institutions (PEIs), including SIM GE, found employment within six months of graduation.

“While our scale has grown, our purpose has remained unchanged for the past 60 years. We have always been committed to maximising and developing potential through accessible and flexible learning pathways,” said Professor Wei Kwok Kee, President and CEO of the Singapore Institute of Management, in an interview with The Straits Times.

This dedication to academic quality, transparency, and global collaboration has helped SIM GE earn recognition as one of Singapore’s most trusted providers of transnational education.

Affordability and Flexibility Drive Participation

Affordability and flexibility continue to be key factors influencing education choices among students and professionals. Studying for a foreign degree locally at SIM GE allows learners to save on relocation and living costs while receiving the same high-quality curriculum offered at partner universities overseas.

SIM GE’s flexible delivery options, including part-time study and hybrid learning formats, cater to working adults who need to balance professional and academic commitments. These learning modes reflect Singapore’s national emphasis on lifelong learning and workforce adaptability.

As more learners seek global credentials without the financial burden of overseas study, SIM GE’s model of accessible education continues to gain popularity across Singapore and the region.

Quality Assurance and Local Relevance

Academic excellence and transparency form the foundation of SIM GE’s operations. The institution holds the EduTrust-Star certification, the highest quality mark awarded to private education providers in Singapore. It undergoes regular audits to ensure its curriculum and assessments remain aligned with international standards.

SIM GE’s programmes integrate globally benchmarked content with a strong local context. This ensures graduates are not only academically capable but also industry-ready. The focus on applied learning and workforce relevance has strengthened both student confidence and employer trust.

Bridging Employer Perceptions

While some employers still prefer graduates from autonomous universities or full-time overseas study, attitudes are changing. According to SkillsFuture Singapore (2024) and Human Resources Online (2025), median starting salaries for PEI graduates now average about S$3,500 compared to S$4,500 for public university graduates. The difference continues to narrow as companies place greater emphasis on skills and performance. SIM GE’s applied learning model, focus on digital competencies, and engagement with industry mentors have enhanced graduate employability. Many SIM GE alumni are now thriving in diverse sectors, demonstrating adaptability and real-world problem-solving skills that employers value highly.

Singapore’s Emerging Education Hub

The rise of foreign degrees in Singapore is reshaping global education dynamics. Leading international universities increasingly view Singapore as a strategic anchor for TNE across Asia. Supported by a robust regulatory framework and a future-ready economy, Singapore has become both a gateway and a hub for academic collaboration and global talent mobility.

SIM GE exemplifies this transformation. Through its university partnerships, rigorous academic standards, and responsiveness to workforce needs, SIM GE translates international quality into local impact. Its programmes offer global exposure while ensuring alignment with Singapore’s economic priorities.

Looking ahead, demand for internationally recognised degrees in Singapore is expected to remain strong. As employers seek graduates with both global competence and local insight, institutions like SIM GE are poised to lead the next phase of growth—bridging education and employability and reinforcing Singapore’s position as Asia’s trusted education hub.

References:

  1. SkillsFuture Singapore (2024). *Private Education Institution Graduate Employment Survey 2023–2024.* https://www.ssg.gov.sg/resources/pei/pei-ges/private-education-institution-graduate-employment-survey-2023-2024/
  2. SkillsFuture Singapore Newsroom. *Close to 3 in 4 private education institution graduates in employment within 6 months after graduation.* https://www.ssg.gov.sg/newsroom/close-to-3-in-4-private-education-institution-graduates-in-employment-within-6-months-after-graduation-amidst-overall-lower-hiring-demand/
  3. Human Resources Online (2025). *Starting salaries of fresh graduates from NUS, NTU, SMU, SUSS, SUTD, Class of 2024.* https://www.humanresourcesonline.net/starting-salaries-of-fresh-graduates-from-nus-ntu-smu-suss-sutd-class-of-2024
  4. The Straits Times (2024). *At SIM, where everyone can learn for life and thrive for life.* https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/at-sim-where-everyone-can-learn-for-life-and-thrive-for-life

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About SIM Global Education

SIM Global Education (SIM GE) is a leading private education institution in the region. We offer more than 140 academic programmes ranging from diplomas and graduate diploma programmes, to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes with some of the world’s most reputable universities from Australia, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, and the United States. SIM GE’s cohort is made up of 16,000 full- and part-time students and adult learners, of which approximately 36% are international students hailing from over 50 countries.

SIM GE’s holistic learning approach and culturally diverse learning environment aim to equip students with knowledge, industry skills and competencies, as well as a global perspective to succeed in a fast-changing, technologically driven world.

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LianLian Global and PAYS0 Sign Cooperation Agreement to Revolutionize Cross-Border Remittance Services for Overseas Filipino Workers

HONG KONG, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025, Asia’s premier financial technology event, LianLian Global, the cross-border payment brand of Hong Kong-listed LianLian DigiTech, announced a strategic partnership with PAYS0, a licensed payment company in the Philippines. The two companies are collaborating to provide Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with an innovative cross-border remittance experience.

The partnership was formalized with a signing ceremony attended by Tim Shen, CEO of LianLian Global; Michele Fung, Head of LianLian Global Hong Kong; and Timothy Francis Tangkusan Yee, Director of PAYS0. As a Gold Sponsor at this year’s Hong Kong FinTech Week, LianLian Global showcased its cutting-edge global payment solutions, reinforcing its leadership role in the cross-border payment industry.

Under the agreement, LianLian Global and PAYS0 will leverage their respective strengths to address the long-standing challenges faced by OFWs when remitting funds to the Philippines. By combining LianLian’s global payment network and PAYS0’s domestic capabilities, the partnership aims to deliver seamless, secure, efficient, and low-cost international transfers.

Cross-border remittances are essential for OFWs, international students, and multinational businesses. For the Philippines, one of the world’s largest labor-exporting nations, remittances are a key part of the economy. In 2024, remittances from OFWs hit a record high of USD 38.3 billion, according to the Philippine Central Bank. However, traditional remittance methods often suffer from high fees, slow processing times, and inefficiencies, creating significant pain points for overseas workers.

The collaboration between LianLian Global and PAYS0 seeks to directly address these issues by offering innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions that prioritize convenience, safety, and affordability for OFWs.

PAYS0 is a leading payment company in the Philippines, holding an EMI e-wallet license, and specializing in B2B payment solutions across various industries. The company’s secure, compliant, and efficient payment processing services have accelerated the growth of sectors such as fintech, cross-border e-commerce, trade, government projects, and local services. PAYS0’s solutions are designed to tackle challenges such as high costs, inefficiencies, and fraud risks, ensuring that remittances and other transactions are processed reliably and securely.

Penny Jing, Founder and CEO of PAYS0, stated:
“For the OFW industry solution, PAYS0—together with strategic partners like LianLian—offers mature, compliant, efficient, and standardized solutions. These effectively resolve issues such as high costs, low efficiency, and fraud risks in remittances sent back to the Philippines, ensuring every transaction reaches its destination safely and swiftly. This contributes significantly to the economic development and social stability of the Philippines.”

As the cross-border payment brand of LianLian DigiTech, LianLian Global is committed to breaking down barriers by “connecting users, connecting trade, and connecting ecosystems.” With a mission to deliver secure, compliant, efficient, and low-cost global fund flows, LianLian Global has become a trusted partner for approximately 7.9 million customers worldwide.

The company leverages LianLian DigiTech’s full-stack cross-border payment capabilities, including licenses in China and overseas markets. These include 66 payment licenses and qualifications, such as an MSO license in Hong Kong, an EMI license in Luxembourg, and MTL licenses across the United States. LianLian Global has built a robust infrastructure that facilitates global payments, collections, and currency exchange with unparalleled efficiency.

Tim Shen, CEO of LianLian Global, commented:
“Cross-border remittances play a vital role in the global economic landscape. This partnership with PAYS0 is a key step in LianLian’s strategic expansion for cross-border remittance services between Hong Kong and the Philippines. It also signifies a significant enhancement of our global service capabilities.

As a major player in the cross-border payment sector, we are committed to creating a new, user-friendly, secure, and low-cost remittance option for OFWs and other global users. Through this collaboration, we aim to expand the reach of our services, ensuring that cross-border payments are more accessible, compliant, and economical. Together with PAYS0, we look forward to redefining the remittance experience for millions of Filipino workers worldwide.”

Against the backdrop of increasing global economic integration, this partnership underscores the importance of innovative, scalable, and customer-centric financial solutions. By combining PAYS0’s expertise in the Philippine market with LianLian Global’s international payment infrastructure, the collaboration aims to transform the cross-border remittance landscape, ensuring that OFWs and their families benefit from a faster, safer, and more affordable remittance experience.

LianLian Global and PAYS0 remain committed to exploring new solutions for international fund flows, driving financial inclusion, and enhancing the efficiency of cross-border payments in the Philippines and beyond.

Wildberries Pilots Drone Delivery for Online Orders

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 November 2025 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, has begun testing drone delivery of orders placed on its online marketplace. The first unmanned deliveries were successfully carried out from a Wildberries logistics center to one of its pickup points in St. Petersburg.

The advanced technology was tested with the support of the St. Petersburg Transport Committee, using a certified domestic unmanned aircraft system. The trials included a complex route featuring multiple landing points.

“We are continuously working to make the delivery process as fast and convenient as possible for our customers,” said Maxim Kim, Head of Wildberries’s Pickup Point Development Department. “Drone-assisted delivery is one of the innovations we are testing and believe in, particularly for hard-to-reach regions.”

Wildberries processes more than 20 million orders daily through its online marketplace. To enhance the speed and efficiency of order delivery, the company is actively expanding its logistics infrastructure across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other markets, while also piloting cutting-edge technologies.

Currently, more than 90% of Wildberries’s orders are delivered to pickup points, where customers can collect their purchases and return items on the spot. The company operates over 90,000 pickup points across eight countries, most of which are operated by local entrepreneurs under a franchise model. Some are located in remote areas – for instance, Wildberries recently opened a pickup point in a mountainous region of Tajikistan at an altitude of approximately 2,500 meters.

At its major warehouses, Wildberries employs automated ground vehicles (AGVs) to move storage racks and robotic systems equipped with suction-cup grippers to handle and sort products. These technologies accelerate order processing and free employees from physically demanding or repetitive tasks.

Wildberries also integrates artificial intelligence (AI) across its marketplace operations. AI systems assist customers in searching for products using images or voice queries, while sellers can leverage AI tools to quickly create product listings and incorporate AI-generated virtual models into their catalogs.

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About Wildberries

Established in 2004 in Russia, Wildberries is a leading digital platform operating in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, while also partnering with sellers in China and the UAE. Wildberries provides a state-of-the-art IT infrastructure to support customers and sellers, along with a developed logistics network spanning more than 135 facilities and more than 90,000 pickup points across its markets. As of 2025, Wildberries serves over 79 million customers.

Xinhua Silk Road: SE. China city leverages ecology friendly industries to boost global presence

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nanping, a picturesque city in southeast China’s Fujian Province, leveraged in recent years its ecology-friendly industries to deepen dialogue and trade ties with the world.

As a mountainous locality, Nanping has cultivated five characteristic industries thanks to its advantageous ecological conditions, namely, tea, bamboo products, water, meat chicken and tourism.

By starting a promotion campaign to see the beautiful China and Chinese culture in Nanping, the city brought representative products of these local industries such as Wuyi oolong tea to the international stage.

For instance, Wuyi oolong tea-making skills, tea ceremony originated from Song Dynasty (960-1279) and the art of tea whisking were presented on China International Import Expo, the World Expo in Astana and other key exhibitions.

Via participation in China International Travel Mart for several times, Nanping showcased the enchanting Wuyi Mountains, tea culture-based tourism, wellness vacation and other characteristic tourism options to global visitors.

Striving to craft itself into a top-level ecological and cultural tourism destination, the city famed as one of the “national forest cities” in China is currently working on building the mega-Wuyi cultural tourism circle.

Inseparable from the circle is Nanping’s profound culture and modern technology-enabled cultural program — the epic-like “Moonlight over Wuyi Mountains”, where people can feel travelling in pictures that integrate captivating scenes of Wuyi Mountains with Zhuzi Culture.

A participant of the 24th Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students once marveled at “Moonlight over Wuyi Mountains”, saying that high-tech means helping present Zhu Xi’s growth journey were completely unexpected and impressive.

In September 2024, the first “Wuyi Landscape”-themed overseas marketing and promotion center was built in Australia and one month later, another one was completed in France, availing Nanping of such regional public brand to beat drum for local products abroad.

Since the start of 2025, “Wuyi Landscape”-themed promotion centers have been deployed in Southeast Asian market, further enriching related promotion network now covering 496 outlets at home and abroad.

Apart from these, Nanping also attracted bamboo experts from 15 Belt and Road partner countries to tour the city for bamboo replacing plastics-related sci-tech innovation seminars and on-site training.

When 51,000 hatching eggs of locally-cultivated new broiler-chicken variety “Shengze 901” were exported for the first time to Tanzania in January 2025, Nanping saw closer trade ties with overseas market.

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Xinhua Silk Road: 2025 Yangtze River Culture and Arts Season closes in C. China’s Yichang

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Yangtze River Culture and Arts Season concluded on the evening of October 30 in Yichang City, central China’s Hubei Province.

The event brought together film professionals, cultural scholars and representatives from various sectors across the country.

The Yangtze River Culture and Arts Season was co-hosted by the People’s Government of Hubei Province, the Changjiang Water Resources Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources, and China Three Gorges Corporation.

Running from September 12 to October 30, the cultural event featured 12 main events, including an opening ceremony titled “lighting up the Yangtze River,” a film week named “images of the Yangtze River,” and an online communication week called “sounds and sights of the Yangtze River”.

The closing ceremony held at the Yichang Olympic Sports Center Stadium showcased achievements in fine arts, photography, music, theater and literature during the festival.

In recent years, Yichang has hosted events such as the China Three Gorges International Tourism Festival and the Global Tour Operators Conference, promoting the international reach of Qu Yuan culture and intangible cultural heritage projects.

Over the past five years, these events had attracted participants from more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, enhancing the global influence of regional cultural brands.

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Taylor’s University is Now Ranked 27th in Asia

SUBANG JAYA, Malaysia, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taylor’s University continues its remarkable ascent, breaking into the Top 30 universities in Asia. The University is now ranked 27th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. This achievement not only cements Taylor’s position as Southeast Asia’s leading private university for the fifth consecutive year but also affirms its growing influence as one of the region’s most progressive and future-focused institutions.


This milestone represents a significant leap forward across key indicators, with exceptional progress in Academic Reputation, Citations per Paper, and International Research Network.

Professor Barry Winn, Vice-Chancellor and President of Taylor’s University, highlighted the importance of this recognition in strengthening Taylor’s vision for education that is both transformative and globally relevant.

“The continuous rise in our ranking reflects our commitment to quality education. We are dedicated to delivering excellence through a purposeful approach, ensuring every initiative, partnership, and innovation is aligned with our mission to foster personal growth, societal impact, and sustainable development.”

This commitment to quality has been further validated through the Malaysian Qualifications Agency’s (MQA) recent conferment of Self-Accreditation Status, endorsed by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia — a distinction held by only 20 institutions nationwide. This recognition represents the Government’s highest trust in Taylor’s academic governance and quality assurance, empowering the University to accredit its own programmes and reinforcing global confidence in the quality and employability of its graduates.

Taylor’s emphasis on academic excellence and thought leadership is also reflected in the appointment of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta, as an Honorary Adjunct Professor for its Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Honours) programme — a testament to the University’s growing stature as a hub for transformative education and global dialogue.

In addition, Taylor’s University continues to uphold an exceptional 99.5% graduate employment rate, as recorded by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2024, significantly surpassing the national average of 92.5%.

To learn more about Taylor’s University and its transformative initiatives, please visit the website.

Xinhua Silk Road: Fujian’s Nanping and Fuzhou deepen “mountain-sea cooperation” for shared development

BEIJING, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The photo shows the exterior view of the “Wuyi Landscape” agricultural and speciality products exhibition center in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province

The photo shows the exterior view of the
The photo shows the exterior view of the “Wuyi Landscape” agricultural and speciality products exhibition center in Fuzhou, southeast China’s Fujian Province.

Fujian’s Nanping and Fuzhou are deepening their “mountain-sea cooperation” to advance coordinated regional development, with fruitful results seen across industry, culture, transport and ecology.

Since the partnership began, both sides have leveraged complementary strengths and refined collaboration mechanisms. 30 government departments and state-owned enterprises have signed cooperation agreements, while joint efforts in tourism, education, and logistics have flourished.

In Fuzhou, the “Wuyi Landscape” agricultural and speciality products exhibition center, opened in 2024, has become a vibrant showcase of Nanping’s tea and agricultural products, hosting over 30 cultural events and attracting about 17,000 visitors.

Educational ties are expanding as well. Under the 2024 cooperation framework, more than 23,000 Fuzhou students have participated in study tours in Nanping, experiencing the region’s rich ecological and cultural heritage. Joint programs are also strengthening teacher training and vocational education.

Industrial collaboration between Fuzhou and Nanping continues to deepen. The two cities are jointly advancing the Minjiang River shipping route to build an efficient logistics network that lowers costs and enhances competitiveness.

To date, 32 cooperative investment projects worth 8.4 billion yuan have been signed, injecting new momentum into the province’s high-quality development. The growing “mountain-sea cooperation” is becoming a model of coordinated progress in the new era.

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