From August 10 to 15, the event “Ancient Meets Modern: Falling for Shaanxi at First Sight” — 2025 Diplomats’ Field Trip to Shaanxi, was launched in Xianyang, the ancient capital of the Qin dynasty. Diplomats from over 20 countries embarked on a journey through four cities, including Xi’an, Xianyang, Baoji, and Tongchuan. They immersed themselves in the interplay of tradition and modernity to gain in-depth insights into Shaanxi’s practice of Chinese modernization and explore its global cooperative opportunities and universal development wisdom.

Launch of the Event

A new chapter of civilization illuminated by the long river of history

The diplomats passed through historical sites, touching the continuity of Chinese civilization. At the ruins of the Qin capital, the Ambassador of Malawi to China marveled at the urban planning wisdom of the ancients. The bronze ware at the Xianyang Museum and the stone carvings at the Maoling carved stone served as vivid testaments to the unbroken thread of Chinese civilization. In Tongchuan’s Chenlu Ancient Town, a “millennium porcelain capital,” the evolution of the Yaozhou Kiln and the live demonstration of porcelain-making techniques deeply impressed Parbati Aryal, Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in China, who expressed a desire to learn from its cultural heritage preservation model. Sites such as the Xi’an City Wall and the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum offer an opportunity for the diplomats to hear the contemporary echoes of ancient civilization.

Diplomats Visiting Chenlu Ancient Town

Diplomats Visiting the Qin Xianyang Palace Ruins Museum

Cultural heritage blossoms into industrial growth

Shaanxi’s profound cultural heritage is being revitalized through industry. The diplomats savored Jingwei Fu tea, with Amir Mansouri, Spokesman of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China, praising it not merely as a commodity but as a cultural bridge connecting the world. At Longwo Liquor Workshop and Liulin Liquor Group, they explored the essence of ancient Qin liquor culture and witnessed the innovative integration of traditional brewing methods with modern smart technology. Luamanuvae A. Mariner, Ambassador of Samoa to China, noted that Liulin Liquor’s development model offers a reference for Samoa’s specialty industries and expressed hope for it to serve as a bridge into the South Pacific market.

Diplomats Tasting Jingwei Fu Tea

Diplomats Learning about the History and Culture of Longwo Liquor

Diplomats visiting Liulin Liquor Group

Rural landscapes write the “Huyi Model”

In Xi’an’s Huyi District, the diplomats explored rural areas to witness firsthand how art, talent, and industry are empowering rural revitalization. The value-added journey of grapes at Yichao Modern Agricultural Park, the “Sister-in-Law” café in Liyukou Village, and the Huyi farmers’ paintings in Caijiapo Village together painted a picture of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. Parbati Aryal, Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in China, remarked that the rural art “seems to grow from the land” and expressed interest in introducing grape cultivation techniques. New business models such as e-commerce live streaming, which help sell agricultural products to distant markets, made the “Huyi Model” a focal point of the diplomats’ attention.

Diplomats Admiring Huyi Farmers’ Paintings

Diplomats Touring Yichao Modern Agricultural Park

Innovation and collaboration shape future industries

The field trip focused on cutting-edge technology and future industries. At Sunnyou Medical, high-end rehabilitation equipment offered an opportunity for the diplomats to feel the pulse of “new quality productivity.” The cell therapy and 3D-printed heart technology at the Chang’an Pilot Life Science Center outlined the future of health and wellness. The Shaanxi Provincial Intelligent Transportation Industry Pilot Base, the drone applications at the Xi’an Highway Research Institute, and the world-class tunnel projects and smart road network management systems showcased by the Shaanxi Transportation Holding Group demonstrated a powerful role of technological innovation in empowering infrastructure. Pedzisai Peter Mwayera, Minister Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in China, stated that he was greatly inspired. At the concurrently held Sharing Session with Diplomats of the Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation (Xi’an), specific visions were proposed, such as focusing on green technology, maritime cooperation, and talent exchanges, by participants including Robert Lee, Ambassador of Fiji to China. (by Reporter: Liu Honghua)

Mohamed Abdellahi El Vilaly, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to China, Experiencing a Laser Low-frequency Alternating Magnetic Field Therapy Device

Diplomats Learning about 3D-printed Human Heart Technology

Diplomats Visiting the Shaanxi Transportation Holding Group

“Ancient Meets Modern: Falling for Shaanxi at First Sight” — Sharing Session with Diplomats of the Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation (Xi’an)

Diplomats Visiting a Corporate Micro-exhibition