On May 12, the 2026 International Workshop on Juncao Technology officially commenced in Fuzhou. The event is hosted by the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and co-organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and the National Engineering Research Center of Juncao Technology at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FAFU).
Marking the fourth consecutive year the Committee has organized an international workshop to promote Juncao technology, the program has attracted 20 delegates from nine nations, including foreign members of the Committee, representatives from Fuzhou’s friendship cities, and delegates from South Pacific nations. Gathered in the “City of Blessings”, participants will use Juncao as a bridge to share their vision for green development and strengthen bonds of friendship.
Juncao as a Medium: The “China Solution” Benefits the World
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the invention of Juncao technology. In 1986, Lin Zhanxi, Chief Scientist of the National Engineering Research Center of Juncao technology and professor at FAFU, invented the technology in Fujian Province, achieving the groundbreaking substitution of grass for wood in mushroom cultivation. During his tenure in Fujian in the 1990s, President Xi Jinping spoke highly of Juncao technology and personally promoted its development. Since then, he has continued to support the application of Juncao technology across developing countries. Today, this “China Grass” has taken root in 108 countries, serving as a hallmark of China’s foreign aid and global poverty reduction efforts, as well as a practical initiative supporting implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
As a specialized committee within the framework of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific, the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee is committed to building an important platform for maritime cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The Committee now comprises 80 members from 29 countries. Since 2023, it has organized four consecutive international workshops on Juncao technology, training nearly 100 technical professionals from 19 countries and continuously deepening cooperation in agricultural technology, ecological governance, and green development. These efforts have gradually built a “Juncao cooperation network” spanning the South Pacific and extending across the globe.
Relevant official of the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government, said that participants had traveled great distances to Fuzhou not only to learn technology, but also to foster friendship and cooperation. He expressed hope that participants would make full use of the learning opportunity, gain a deep understanding of Juncao technology through lectures and field practices, and bring this “path to prosperity” back to their home countries to support agricultural development and improve people’s livelihoods. He also encouraged participants to deepen mutual understanding through exchanges and become bridges for friendly relations between their countries and Fuzhou.
Integrating Theory and Practice to Explore the Full Juncao Industry Chain
The 11-day workshop combines thematic lectures, on-site teaching, field visits, and discussion sessions to help participants gain a systematic understanding of the full industrial chain of Juncao technology applications.
Following the opening ceremony on May 12, participants will first attend lectures on topics including “Current Development and Application Prospects of Juncao Technology,” while also learning about China’s development experience through courses on China’s national conditions.
In the following days, courses will focus on high-yield and high-quality Juncao cultivation management, ecological governance and low-carbon circular development, Juncao-based livestock breeding technology, the use of Juncao as animal feed, and oyster mushroom cultivation using Juncao technology.
During practical training sessions, participants will visit the National Engineering Research Center of Juncao Technology to study key technical procedures including Juncao planting, edible and medicinal mushroom cultivation techniques, substrate mixing and bagging, sterilization, and inoculation. They will also take part in hands-on activities such as cooking with Juncao-grown edible mushrooms.
In addition to classroom instruction, the program also includes several field visits. On May 15, participants will visit an edible mushroom demonstration base in Youxi County, Sanming, to observe the application of Juncao technology in industrial development. On May 19, they will visit a Juncao-based livestock breeding demonstration base in Fuzhou to gain deeper insight into the technology’s applications in animal husbandry.
On May 20, the event will conclude with a symposium on international Juncao industry development, during which representatives will share their learning experiences and exchange development practices, followed by a graduation ceremony that afternoon.
Cultural Exchange Adds New Chapter to the Maritime Silk Road Story
Alongside technical exchanges, the event also features a special “Mindu Cultural Tour,” allowing participants to experience Fuzhou’s rich historical heritage and ecological urban charm.
Participants will visit landmarks such as Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, the Yantaishan Historic and Cultural District, and the Fudao Skywalk, immersing themselves in the city’s traditional architecture, urban landscape, and ecological development achievements.
As a pivotal gateway city on the Maritime Silk Road, Fuzhou has long served as a key window for China’s opening-up. Today, the city continues to expand its international partnerships and deepen exchanges and cooperation in trade, culture, and ecological development. In 2025, Fuzhou’s GDP exceeded 1.5 trillion yuan, with its ecological strengths and open, inclusive vitality becoming increasingly prominent.
“Fuzhou is a city with both profound historical heritage and vibrant modern energy,” many participants remarked upon arriving in the city. Representatives from countries including Fiji, Kenya, and Trinidad and Tobago said they hoped to bring Fuzhou’s green development experience and Juncao technology back to their home countries, enabling this “grass of happiness” to take root locally and create new opportunities for agricultural development, ecological governance, and livelihood improvement.
From a single blade of grass born in Fujian four decades ago to today’s “grass of happiness” that connects the world, Juncao technology continues to build bridges of friendship and cooperation between China and the world, while contributing vivid green chapters to high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
Source: Fuzhou Daily
2026-05-13
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On May 12, the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee International Workshop on Juncao Technology 2026 officially began at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University. Organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of Fuzhou Municipal People's Government and the National Engineering Research Center of Juncao Technology, the workshop attracts 20 delegates from nine countries. Using China's "magic grass" as a bridge, what are they hoping to gain from this journey? Let's find out!
Source: FJICC
2026-05-12
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A Chinese doctor in Kiribati is treating patients with traditional Chinese medicine. With skill and patience, she's earning trust and respect.
Source:XINHUA
2026-05-11
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On the afternoon of May 7, 2026, the 11th Meeting of the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and the 3rd Council Meeting was successfully held in Indonesia.
The event was attended and addressed by prominent officials, including Ir. Hugua, M.Ling, Vice Governor of Southeast Sulawesi Province, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (hereinafter referred to as the “UCLG ASPAC”), Mr. Bambang Susantono, former Vice Minister of Transportation of Indonesia and President of the Academy of Cities and Local Governments, H. Haliana, S.E., Mayor of Wakatobi, and Ir. Wa Ode Hamsinah Bolu, Vice Mayor of Baubau. The meeting was moderated by Mr. Du Weiguang, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government and Deputy Secretary General of the Committee.
Tri Rismaharini, former Minister of Social Affairs of Indonesia and former Mayor of Surabaya; Prof. Saparudin, Mayor of Pangkalpinang; as well as more than 30 representatives from Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, China, and the UCLG ASPAC attended the meeting.
On behalf of the Committee Secretariat, Mr. Du Weiguang reported on the latest work progress and future work plans. He extended a broad invitation to the delegates to visit Fuzhou to participate in upcoming events hosted by the Committee, including the Marine thematic forum, the International Workshop on Juncao Technology, and the Awards Ceremony of the 5th Silk Road International Youth Photography and Short Video Competition.
Mr. Chen Yuxiong, Deputy Director of the Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, introduced Fuzhou’s rich cultural heritage, outstanding natural environment, and other core strengths in tourism development, and shared successful cases of the city’s premium cultural and tourism events during the 2026 Chinese New Year.
Mr. Zeng Zhaoren, Chief of the Commerce and Market Regulation Division of the General Office of the Fuzhou Municipal People’s Government, provided a systematic overview of Fuzhou’s experience in deepening business environment reforms, as well as efforts and achievements in building a world-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, internationalized, and convenient.
H. Haliana, S.E., Mayor of Wakatobi, shared his city’s achievements in leveraging local marine resources to build a distinctive cultural and tourism industry, and expressed Wakatobi’s commitment to advancing practical cooperation in the marine sector.
Ir. Wa Ode Hamsinah Bolu, Vice Mayor of Baubau, noted that Baubau serves as an important maritime hub in western Indonesia and holds significant strategic value in fields such as transportation logistics and marine fisheries. She expressed expectations for pragmatic cooperation with all parties.
Mr. Bambang Susantono stated that maritime cities should actively expand their global cooperation networks, and prioritize dialogue and cooperation among local governments to jointly achieve high-quality development.
On behalf of the host province of Southeast Sulawesi, Vice Governor Hugua thanked the Committee and UCLG ASPAC for convening the meeting, praising the event for its high standards and remarkable outcomes. He noted that many Indonesian cities, much like Fuzhou, are endowed with exceptional marine resources, suggesting that both sides should prioritize exchange and cooperation, promote resource sharing, and unlock business potential and development opportunities.
In her concluding remarks, Dr. Bernadia Irawati Tjandradewi, Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC, highly commended the strategic value and development potential of both the 21st-Century Maritime Cooperation Committee and Fuzhou. She expressed her gratitude to the Committee for maintaining efficient operations and sustained contributions to regional cooperation over the years. She noted that the Committee upholds the principles of openness and inclusiveness, welcomes member cities of UCLG ASPAC to join the Committee and actively participate in its activities, and hoped that the Committee would maintain its momentum, advance steadily, deepen maritime cooperation, and play a more crucial role in the future.
The 3rd Council Meeting held concurrently, officially approved new members and an associate member joining since 2024, and announced the change in the Secretary General.
2026-05-09
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The 9th Digital China Summit is scheduled be held in Fuzhou from April 29 to 30. Co-hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission, the National Data Administration, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Fujian Provincial People's Government, the summit gathered multiple authoritative institutions to boost digital development.
This year marks the starting year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period. With the theme of "Accelerating Innovation and Development in Digital Technologies and Deepening the Building of Digital China", the summit focuses on three key dimensions: achievement, technology advancements and ecosystem development. It will feature more than 50 dialogue and exchange sessions, a Digital China Innovation Competition and an on-site experience zone, while over 100 special events will be held concurrently.
Digital-intelligent integration, innovation entities and scenario-driven development are the three major highlights of this summit. In terms of advancing digital-intelligent integration, 24 themed activities will be arranged focusing on AI empowerment for all industries, as well as the innovation and governance of intelligent agents. Another 6 activities will center on the market-oriented reform of data factor allocation and the value release of data elements. The innovation competition has added three new tracks, including data labeling, aerospace information, and digital health.
For empowering innovation entities, the summit brings together enterprises, universities, research institutions, financial institutions and other stakeholders to accelerate the development of a digital transformation ecosystem. It promotes the in-depth integration of innovation chains, industrial chains, capital chains and talent chains through data connectivity.
In the field of scenario-driven development, the on-site experience zone showcases embodied intelligent robots and the integration of digital twin virtual and real scenarios. More than 100 immersive and scenario-based interactive projects are on display. The Digital Fujian Experience Zone presents 50 typical application scenarios, covering digital cultural tourism, unmanned delivery vehicles and other fields.
Source: Fujian Daily
2026-04-29
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