China’s modern cities, towering skyscrapers and cutting-edge technology are recognised globally. Yet behind this contemporary façade, the nation remains firmly anchored to its historical roots, preserving the legacies of past civilisations as the foundation of its identity and the continuity of its cultural heritage. Bernama recently participated in two forums – 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road and the 11th 10+3 Media Cooperation Forum – held consecutively in Kunming in Southwest China’s Yunnan province, hosted by the People's Daily, Communist Party of China Yunnan Provincial Committee and the People’s Government of Yunnan Province and attended by over 200 participants from 87 countries.