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Editor’s note: A group of Asian Base is looking wisdom media reporters share their insights for a Pakistani on Shandong province during their member and Discover Shandong trip on July 2-8 we will help the inspires in , Dongying and . Apart association to from the reporters, we also want to find it in our express our sincere thanks to Talgat country. modern Galimov, photojournalist, Delovoy Shumaila Aslam, reporter, Kazakhstan, Otabek Muratov, The Finance based in Pakistan photojournalist, Jahon Information success Agency based inUzbekistan, Amitha I learnt about Thennakoon, photographer, Ceylon Sun Zi (545- Today based in Sri Lanka, Jirawatt 470 BC), the When emperors of old Ngamsoponsookkoon, producer, great military w o u l d c l i m b Ta i s h a n Nation Multimedia Group, based strategist, Mountain, China’s holiest in Thailand, for their dedication, during my mountain, they’d reach the professionalism and hard working university 1,532-meter peak and kneel spirit during the Asian media’s period and before heaven to pray for a Discover Shandong trip from July obtained in-depth knowledge more fertile land. 2 to 8. in the Sun Zi cultural park set Thousands of years later, up in his hometown Guangrao, I cross into the East China Dongying. It was really a great province of Shandong at We interviewed experience for me! over 300 kilometers per hour Reporters from Asian media outlets capture a fascinating moment of Lyuju Opera, a traditional opera style thriving in several petroleum Gulayim Nurjanova, editor, aboard a state-of-the-art bul- Dongying, Shandong province. Ma xiaoqian / for china daily equipment Jahon Information Agency let train with my own moun- manufacturers based in Uzbekistan tain to climb. Sadly, not including Kerui Taishan Mountain. Instead, and Jerell and Sun Zi’s I want to understand the new energy theory has modern identity of Shan- companies had a grand dong itself, an area shaped Shandong prepares in Shandong, which have impact on the by its spectacular geography strong ties with Kazakhstan. commercial and rich cultural heritage Cooperation on the Belt and world in Asia, and history. Road Initiative is expected to especially As the train begins its for showcase become a new spotlight of Malaysia. After approach to the provincial media in our country. interviewing its home town, I will capital Jinan, factories and Serik Korzhumbayev, editor- continue to make research in oil wells pop up out of the in-chief, Delovoy Kazakhstan. the field. rugged landscape like intri- Expo 2017 Astana to house special exhibit dedicated to eastern Chinese Teo Say Gek, reporter, Sin cate industrial trinkets of economic powerhouse, its growing commercial advantages and resources I fell in love in Chew Daily based in Malaysia progress across a land that Penglai, thanks has learned not to its scenery, After just to rely on By YANG CHENG Shandong’s major brands wine and the interviewing its history, but and YANG MIN — Hoping Shandong, for hospitality of the executives move with the local leading products, and local people. If of Changyu, times too. Shandong province will Hospitability Shandong for I could have an I learnt its Today, Shan- participate in the Expo 2017 local sceneries — will be offer in Penglai, legendary dong is the Astana from Sept 6 to 8 and displayed during the event, I would accept it founder Zhang Owen third-richest stage a “Shandong Week” to according to Ma. soon. Bishi’s ups and Fishweck province in display the province’s inno- As a warm-up activity Kunsaya Kurmet, social downs in his career and he has a Second China, after vations in the energy sector, for Shandong Week, the media specialist and editor, residence in Penang. I will make Thoughts Guangdong as well as share its experi- province held a special JSC Khabar agency based in further reports on the group’s and Jiangsu, ence in energy utilization event for media organiza- Kazakhstan global reaches in the future and and is an industrial leader in and technological develop- tions from South, South- ask my Malaysian colleagues to oil, minerals and energy. ment to enhance coopera- east and Central Asia to Dongying is do further coverage on it. From the peak of Taishan tion with countries involved visit Shandong from June really impressive, Beh Yuen Hui, reporter, The Mountain, stretching across in the Belt and Road Initia- 3 to 8. incredible in Star based in Malaysia expansive plains to the Yellow tive. Asian reporters interview Linuo Group, a Jinan-headquartered During the week-long its new energy and Bohai seas, Shandong is The news was announced solar energy company to take part in the Expo 2017 Astana. event, journalists and sector and has I appreciate a place of contradictions and during a press conference Wang Qian / China Daily reporters were shown magnificent the Western vast differences which some- held for a special press tour some of Shandong’s most scenery in its style chateau how exist in harmony. by Asian media organiza- promising businesses wetlands and its in Yantai and It is a place where Confu- tions by the head of the Department, Shandong Kazbuild Exhibition. involved in solar power, estuary. the ancient cian proverbs stand side-by- Shandong Council for the branch of China Council In addition, Shandong wind power, oil equipment Kanat Auyesbay, columnist, Penglai Pavilion side with high-tech industry Promotion of International for the Promotion of Inter- Week will highlight the manufacturing, wine mak- Kazinform based in Kazakhstan built more than and innovation. Cooperation in Shandong’s national Trade. characteristics of Shan- ing and heavy-truck pro- 1,000 years It is a place of deep natu- capital city of Jinan on July According to an imple- dong’s most promising duction and assembly in I was impressed ago. I think I have stepped into ral beauty and fierce indus- 3. mentation plan released cities. The last two days three Shandong cities — by Yantai’s two centuries in China. trial competition. And yet, Expo 2017 Astana, with by the province, Shan- of Shandong Week will Jinan, Dongying and Yan- rapid economic Sunali Warnakulasuriya, seemingly, a balance is struck a theme of “Energy of the dong Week will be mainly be designated tai — allowing the visitors growth and grand journalist, Ceylon Today based between the two sides, like the Future”, kicked off on June composed of three parts: Day and Dongying Day, to to learn more about the tourism resorts. in Sri Lanka husky tones of the Yellow Riv- 10 and will end on Sept activities, exhibitions and showcase Qingdao’s func- industrial and economic If Yantai reporters er blending with blue water as 10. There are 115 countries performances. tions as a hub city and development of Shandong. could go to Thailand is rich it empties into the ocean. and 20 international orga- The event is expected to Dongying’s rising reputa- Pakistan for an in sunshine. Perhaps this see-saw act nizations participating in hold more than 10 major tion as an oilfield city. Contact the writers at interview, I will be proud to be a I hope to can best be embodied by the event. activities and several sup- Major cities in Shan- yangcheng@chinadaily. guide for them and present the introduce more Shandong’s two most famous Shandong province will porting activities in Asta- dong, including Jinan, com.cn and yangmin best of Karachi to them. solar energy sons, Confucius and Sun Zi. take full advantage of the na and Almaty, including , , Lia- @chinadaily.com.cn Zahid Karani, senior staff information Born in Shandong in the expo platform to boost eco- a promotional fair for B&R ocheng and , will reporter, The Times of Karachi discovered on fifth century BC, Confucius nomic and trade coopera- cooperation, the “All Prod- take part in a commodities based in Pakistan our trip in Jinan was a teacher and philoso- tion, as well as to promote ucts in Shandong” activ- expo. Dezhou, Scan it! See and Dongying to Thailand. pher who taught people how business negotiations ity, the Shandong Tourism and Binzhou will hold more on The industrial park association Kittidit Thanaditsuwan, to live according to moral and cultural exchanges, Cooperation Conference investment seminars with chinadaily. established by the Sino-Russian reporter, Nation Multimedia virtues and unselfishness — said Ma Guangwei, dep- and the International Con- Kazakhstan’s investors. com.cn High-tech Industrialization Group based in Thailand themes which recur in the uty director, Legal Affair struction Materials and Exhibitions of two of Cooperative Demonstration province’s many temples and historic sites. Sun Zi was a general and military strategist born 10 years after Confucius and who is famous for writing the Province seizes opportunities of the Belt and Road Initiative widely influential book The Art of War — which today has By Yang Cheng involved in the B&R surge sig- One of China’s top heavy memorandum of understand- a deep impact on businesses [email protected] nificantly. vehicle manufacturers, ing signed by Chinese Premier in the province. In 2016, foreign trade with Sinotruk, has vowed to keep Li Keqiang and Kazakhstan’s Both men have had a pro- East China’s Shandong prov- those countries reached 413.4 forging new paths into the Prime Minister Bakhytzhan found influence on Shandong ince is playing a pivotal role in billion yuan ($60.7 billion), up international market along the Sagintayev during a visit to the — Confucius’s teachings extol- implementing the country’s 8.4 percent, and accounted for Belt and Road routes, accord- oil-rich nation in December ing the benefits of altruistic Belt and Road Initiative. 26.7 percent of the province’s ing to a senior spokesperson at 2014. wisdom and learning, and The province is targeting overall foreign trade. the company. Another B&R pioneer in Sun Zi inspiring businesses the marine economy, indus- Eight industrial parks have The comments were made Shandong is the Jinan-based in the region to get an edge, trial upgrade, transport facili- been set up along the B&R by Li Gonghai to reporters Linuo Group, which has push forward, be creative and ties, energy and resources, routes, including four nation- from South, Southeast and become the world’s leading achieve success in the battle- said Liang Wenyue, deputy al-level trade cooperation Central Asia during a fact- solar energy group. field of business. director, regional integration zones in Pakistan, Hungary finding trip and a tour of the Tubes produced by the After visiting enterprise promotion office under the and Russia. manufacturer’s headquarters group account for 65 percent after enterprise across Shan- Shandong Development and The province’s investment Sinotruk, a Jinan-based truck producer, has taken the lead in the and production line in Jinan, of the country and 90 percent dong, I realize just how Reform Commission. in B&R projects reached 29.42 Belt and Road Initiative, attracting Asian reporters. capital city of Shandong prov- of its photovoltaic products important the history and The province aims to billion yuan, accounting for wang qian / china daily ince, on July 4. have been exported overseas. culture of the province have become the nation’s modern 16.7 percent of the province’s Li said that Sinotruk is mak- Its exports hit 800 million been in the success of many. logistics hub and a center total foreign investment. rail freight handled by railways tion network covering ASEAN ing great strides in toverseas yuan in 2016 to more than 100 From heavy vehicle man- for marine economic coop- Turnover of contracted proj- reached 299,000 tons last year, members and three countries markets, particularly in the countries and regions. ufacturer Sinotruk’s head- eration, international indus- ects hit 42.59 billion yuan, up up 162.8 percent and 128.8 per- including China, Japan and emerging economies of Cen- Zhang Beiwen, the compa- quarters in Jinan, where the trial upgrades and human 45 percent year-on-year. cent year-on-year, respectively. South Korea. tral Asia, Africa, the Middle ny’s vice president, indicated production line works as exchange as well as a regional Qingdao-based Haier Group To date, 31 container trains In terms of cultural coopera- East and South America. that China, the United States efficiently as a squadron of cooperation center along the invested in and built house- combining ocean and railway tion, Shandong has cooperated In Central Asia alone, since and India are the major con- highly-trained soldiers, to a Belt and Road routes. hold electrical appliance transportation have been set with 47 cities in 23 countries, 2011, the company has sold sumers of solar energy, while solar farm in Dongying where To this end, the province has manufacturing enterprises in up in the province. and estalished friendly coop- more than 8,000 heavy duty Southeast Asian countries are the panels play a symbiotic established a leading group Pakistan. The Qingdao B&R cross- erative relations with 31 cities trucks in Kazakhstan, exported sufficient in solar energy. role with nature, aiding the to coordinate involvement in -based Ruyi joined border container inter-model in 14 countries. some 2,000 vehicles to Uzbeki- “Linuo’s product presence growth of sea cucumbers. the B&R Initiative and issued hands with State-owned transport project has been It has supported overseas stan, and more than 3,000 of in B&R countries is facing When those emperors a series of government poli- Huaneng Group to build a incorporated into China’s Confucius Institutes and 28 its HOWO heavy trucks are challenges from their national prayed for fertile lands all cies to strengthen customs coal-fired power station in first batch of 16 inter-model Confucius classrooms, boost- currently used in Turkmeni- governments failing to sup- those centuries ago atop Tais- services, quality supervision, Sahiwal, Pakistan, a highlight transportation demonstration ing the culture of Confucius stan. port solar energy. To help han Mountain, little would inspection and quarantine. along the China-Pakistan Eco- projects. — who was born in Shandong Apart from vehicle sales boost their solar energy and they have known just how fer- Nine cities in the province nomic Corridor. The province aims to make — worldwide. and exports to Central Asia, reduce traditional power use, tile that land would become. have implemented B&R action Some breakthroughs have further headway in B&R con- Sinotruk also wants to devel- we expect overseas countries plans. also been made in establishing struction, Liang said. Challenges op local assembly lines in to issue more preferential poli- The author is an editor at Since the initiative was transport connections, Liang It is committed to building Local companies in Shan- the region, particularly in cies to boost the market.” China Daily and his email is announced three years ago, said. the East Asia Marine Platform, dong have taken the lead in Kazakhstan. The company is owenfishwick@chinadaily. the province has seen its inter- To date, 279 trains transited which has become a key part of China in their forays into the currently working to estab- Owen Fishwick and Yang com.cn national trade with countries between Europe and Asia and the “10 plus 3” marine coopera- B&R markets. lish the assembly lines, with a Min contributed to the story.