Yunnan, a province that stands proudly at China's southwestern border, is renowned for its awe-inspiring sceneries and a kaleidoscope of ethnicities. Yet, behind its picturesque façade, Yunnan confronts the harsh realities of rugged terrain and its landlocked status. The province is now redefining its strategic significance, transforming into a key hub of the dynamic markets of South and Southeast Asia. How has Yunnan overcome its socioeconomic challenges while shifting focus onto sustainable growth? In this episode of the Forefront, we talk to Wang Ning, secretary of the CPC Yunnan Provincial Committee.