By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief

Bridges, blossoms, and beyond: discovering Yunnan and Chongqing

TEHRAN - It was in September that I found myself once again boarding a plane to China — my third visit to this vast country. This time, the occasion was 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road, held in Yunnan Province, a land that has stood at the crossroads of civilizations for more than 2,400 years. Once a vital stop on the Southern Silk Road, Yunnan seemed the perfect choice for such a gathering. The event was graciously hosted by People’s Daily, whose warm hospitality deserves special recognition.