On Oct 13, Leandro Torres, Secretary-General of the Union of Journalists of Buenos Aires (UTPBA) in Argentina, explored Changzhou in Jiangsu province, China, during the 2026 Belt and Road Journalists Forum. From Ninebot’s smart mobility solutions and advanced manufacturing to elderly and childcare facilities, Torres discovered how technology can address everyday needs and improve people’s quality of life. At Qingguo Lane, he experienced another side of Changzhou, where historic architecture and cultural traditions remain part of modern urban life.
For Torres, what stood out most was how Changzhou brings together modern technology, industrial innovation, social care and centuries of cultural heritage as interconnected parts of its development. Follow his journey and discover Changzhou through the eyes of an Argentine journalist.
Source: “Home of Journalists” Facebook