Huzhou in Zhejiang province launched its "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains are Invaluable Assets" Global Discoverer Program on Dec 22, inviting international participants to explore the city's green development practices.

These international friends are exploring how natural treasures are driving sustainable growth in Huzhou and showcasing the beauty and vitality of Huzhou's sustainable rural development to a broader global audience.

As the birthplace of China's green development philosophy, which holds that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", Huzhou has developed practices in ecological restoration and sustainable development.

International friends join a local music performance in Huzhou. [Photo/Tide News]

Cameras captured the Natural Opera House in Anji county, where a bamboo flute solo resonated through the valley, captivating the livestreaming audience. Louis, a Ghanaian student at Huzhou University with a substantial social media following, explained the significance of this ancient Chinese instrument to his viewers.

The scene shifted to Dalu Academy's salon, where Cambodian student Gong Mingxian marveled at photovoltaic panels above the highways.

Local stories of young people transforming old houses into cafes and generating electricity from fish ponds were also shared with the audience during the live broadcast, sparking discussions on rural commerce and vitalization.