By love-89.com On October 16th, the “Opportunities in China: Open Jilin” tour for overseas Chinese media kicked off in Changchun, Jilin Province. Journalists from over ten countries and regions came together to explore the rich history of this area, experience the harvest on its black soil, and immerse themselves in the deep cultural heritage of Northeast China.
Changchun, often referred to as the “City of Cinema,” is home to the Changchun Film Studio, which is considered the cradle of China’s film industry post-1949. Over the decades, this studio has set multiple records in Chinese film history, producing iconic works such as “The White-Haired Girl,” “Dong Cunrui,” and “Shangganling,” which have left an indelible mark on generations of Chinese viewers.
As the group toured the former Changchun Film Studio Museum, they were greeted by a nostalgic recreation of the old streets of Changchun. The sight of vintage cinema signs and ticket windows instantly transported visitors back to significant moments in cinematic history. Guided by the soft glow of period lamps, they traversed narrow hallways lined with antique furniture and film reels, gaining firsthand insight into the historical evolution of China’s film industry.
Upon hearing a guide mention that “The Gun Sounds of the Secret Bureau” set a record at the Chinese box office, many in the group eagerly pulled out their cameras to capture the moment. The guide explained, “Back then, a movie ticket cost only 0.3 yuan, and this film, produced by the Changchun studio, grossed 180 million yuan.”
The tour continued to the processing room, a once-busy hub for developing and printing film copies, as well as an important national base for film printing. When digital technology became prevalent in the industry, the processing room ceased operations in 2012. Visitors learned about the intricate processes of film development and printing as they explored the film identification room, darkroom, and printing area.
After leaving the film studio, the overseas media group headed to Lishu County in Jilin Province for further exploration. Known as China’s granary, Northeast China plays a vital role in national grain security. Jilin Province has seen grain production exceed 80 billion jin for three consecutive years, with a commercialization rate surpassing 90% and over 50% of its grain exported. Remarkably, one out of every ten jin of commercial grain in China comes from Jilin.
During their visit, the group learned about Jilin’s commitment to protecting its black soil, crucial for sustainable agriculture. In Lishu County, after a decade of research and development, a solution to combat soil degradation has emerged, often referred to as the “Lishu Model.”
At the core demonstration area of the national standardization production base for green food (corn) spanning millions of acres, the group’s senses were enveloped by the unique aroma of black soil. The onsite narrator explained various techniques employed to safeguard this precious resource, including straw cover cropping, alternating wide and narrow planting, reduced tillage, and crop rotation.
As the group stood on an observation deck overlooking the expansive golden cornfields, the stunning landscape of October in Jilin revealed a breathtaking picture of harvest unfolding before their eyes.