What they say
The experience of Jinan, a city with a population of more than 10 million, in preserving springs amid the rapid development of its economy, is inspiring. Their insights into the sustainable development of the city are respectful. The city also promotes protection of tradition, which shows its confidence in its culture. Its international medical center provides a platform for high-end technologies and high-level teams, and for the innovation of the Chinese medical system. The future of the place is promising.
Richard Ren, executive director of the Los Angeles Post in the United States
The life of local people is closely connected with springs, which left a deep impression with me. I saw old men playing chess besides springs and children playing in water, which showed the harmonious relation between humans and nature. I plan to write some stories about the protection and utilization of springs landscapes in Jinan, as well as its industrial development and cooperation.
Katsuyoshi Seimiya, director of the Mainichi Asia Business Institute from Mainichi Shimbun newspaper in Japan
Jinan is dynamic, with its modern and traditional buildings. We should learn from Jinan in both protecting tradition and encouraging innovation. We can also see Chinese people are very hardworking after watching Lyu Opera and acrobatics, because those were hard to perform. We have similar performances in Kazakhstan. I've learned the two countries have many projects in petroleum and energy. We are looking forward to more cooperation.
Alevtina Donskikh, deputy editor-in-chief of Delovoy Kazakhstan newspaper in Kazakhstan
It's my first time in China. I really like Jinan in terms of infrastructure and environment. The companies and the medical center left me with a deep impression, because (I can see) the economy and science of China develop so rapidly. Besides, Jinan is trying to keep its traditional cultures while (seeking) development.
Enkhtur Ayanzaya, reporter of Montsame News Agency in Mongolia
There is a mixed pattern of modern society and traditional elements in the city. It's like two different periods are integrated into one. I also love Jinan's springs culture. Compared with that in South Korea, Jinan's spring landscape is much larger and covers more areas. It is worthy of the nickname "city of springs".
Yun Se-mi, reporter from AJU News in South Korea
(China Daily 09/20/2019 page12)
