Hearts Meet Along a Shared Path: Indonesian Rural Officials Explore Rural Revitalization in Yunnan
A group of Indonesian rural officials visited Yunnan, China, to study the province's successful rural revitalization and poverty eradication strategies. The program aims to share China's experience in grassroots governance and agricultural development with ASEAN partners.
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This reflects China's soft power efforts to influence regional development models and strengthen diplomatic ties within Southeast Asia.
KUNMING, China , Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Report ASEAN:
A group of Indonesian rural officials arrived in China on September 9 for a week-long study tour to Kunming, Xishuangbanna, and other parts of Yunnan Province as part of the 2026 Indonesian Rural Officials Training Program, also known as the sixth "Village Heads Class." The program is giving participants a close-up look at China's experience in rural revitalization, grassroots governance, distinctive local industry development, and efforts to benefit farmers and boost rural incomes.
Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia and organized by Yunnan Minzu University, this program brought together more than 20 Indonesian village officials and relevant staff. The opening and welcome ceremony drew officials from relevant Chinese and Indonesian departments, faculty and student representatives from Yunnan Minzu University, and media representatives, including those from CICG Asia-Pacific.
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